Outback Station Manager Couple - 3,000-Beef Breeding

AusAG Rural; Thargomindah; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board and keep

4-bedroom furnished home

Work vehicle

Job summary

AusAG Rural is seeking an experienced, hands-on management couple to take ownership of a 3,000-head beef breeding operation in the Hungerford-Thargomindah district of Southwest Queensland. You will lead a team of five, overseeing cattle operations, staff, records and maintenance, with mustering supported by bikes, buggies and helicopter assistance.

An early December 2026 transition is anticipated. The remuneration includes a manager’s salary of $120,000–$140,000 per annum, board, keep, a work

Qualifications

• Cattle station management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Low-stress stock handling and welfare knowledge.
• Organisational and business management skills.
• Honest, trustworthy and accountable.
• Physically fit and rural living mindset.
• Current HC truck licence is considered important.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee all cattle operations, including mustering, drafting, yard work, branding and weaning.
• Lead, supervise and coordinate a team of five, providing clear direction and a safe working environment.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the property, monitor waters and infrastructure, coordinate repairs.
• Maintain livestock, property and operational records, monitor expenditure and supplies.
• Oversee livestock welfare and low-stress handling.
• Provide catering for staff at the homestead and during mustering periods.

Skills

Cattle station management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Stock handling

Operations planning

HC truck licence

Tools

HC truck licence

Job description

AusAG Rural is seeking an experienced, hands-on management couple to take ownership of a 3,000-head beef breeding operation in the Hungerford-Thargomindah district of Southwest Queensland. You will lead a team of five, overseeing cattle operations, staff, records and maintenance, with mustering supported by bikes, buggies and helicopter assistance.

An early December 2026 transition is anticipated. The remuneration includes a manager’s salary of $120,000–$140,000 per annum, board, keep, a work