Outback Station Hand: Cattle, Horsemanship & Adventure

AACo; Northern Territory; Remote; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AACo in the Barkly region is seeking a Station Hand to support daily cattle and station operations across iconic Barkly cattle stations including Eva Downs and Brunette Downs. You will work outdoors, ride horses, and operate farm machinery while contributing to a safe, efficient outback work environment.

Join AACo for a hands-on role with opportunities to transfer across properties and develop horsemanship and livestock handling skills in Australia’s outback setting.

Qualifications

• Mustering, drafting and processing cattle.
• Experience with livestock movements and trucking operations.
• Ability to operate horses, motorbikes, vehicles and station machinery.
• Ability to perform general station maintenance.
• Distribute feed supplements and support animal welfare.
• Positive attitude with strong work ethic and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Mustering, drafting and processing cattle.
• Supporting livestock movements, including trucking operations.
• Operating horses, motorbikes, vehicles and station machinery.
• Assisting with general station maintenance and upkeep.
• Distributing feed supplements and supporting animal welfare activities.
• Contributing to a safe working environment by following safe work practices and looking out for teammates.

Skills

Horse riding

Livestock handling

Station experience

Driving licence

Motorbike licence

Q Fever vaccination

Job description

AACo in the Barkly region is seeking a Station Hand to support daily cattle and station operations across iconic Barkly cattle stations including Eva Downs and Brunette Downs. You will work outdoors, ride horses, and operate farm machinery while contributing to a safe, efficient outback work environment.

Join AACo for a hands-on role with opportunities to transfer across properties and develop horsemanship and livestock handling skills in Australia’s outback setting.