Ringers, BARKLEY REGION NT

AusAG Rural; Northern Territory; Hybrid; AUD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Shower and laundry provided

Horses welcome (BYO)

Job summary

AUSAG RURAL in the Northern Territory seeks Ringers for the 2026 mustering season to work across Barkly and Central NT. You will muster cattle with bikes, buggies and horses in remote country, gaining hands-on stock experience with a solid crew.

Join an established contract mustering company offering great training, a true Top End experience, and a remote rural lifestyle. Start now or February; 6-day weeks; meals, shower and laundry provided; ABN or wages available.

Qualifications

• Keen attitude and willingness to listen, learn, and work hard.
• Physically fit and ready for remote, outdoor work.
• Able to work well in a small team environment.
• Prior experience preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mustering cattle using bikes, buggies, and occasionally horses.
• Yard work, fencing, and yard building as required between musters.
• Follow safety procedures and instructions from senior team members.
• Work as part of a remote team and contribute to daily camp operations.

Job description

19 January 2026 | AUSAG RURAL 2026 Station Jobs, AUSAG RURAL Livestock Jobs, JOBS in Northern Territory

Get amongst the action in the Top End! Work hard, learn heaps, and live the cattle station life— big country, solid crew, and unforgettable days

• Mustering across the Barkly & Central NT.
• Mix of 2-wheelers, buggies & horse work - flexible.
• Great training, solid crew & hands-on experience.

Our client is a respected contract mustering company operating across the Barkly and Central Northern Territory. With work spanning vast cattle stations, you'll get exposure to a variety of country, stock work, and team setups. This is a true Top End experience — remote, rewarding, and real. We're now recruiting Ringers to join the team now or be ready to kick off the 2026 mustering season in February. Reporting to the owner, you'll be part of an experienced crew working on contract jobs across the region.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assist with mustering cattle using bikes, buggies, and occasionally horses.
• Yard work, fencing, and yard building as required between musters.
• Follow safety procedures and instructions from senior team members.
• Work as part of a remote team and contribute to daily camp operations.

Selection Criteria:

• Keen attitude and willingness to listen, learn, and work hard.
• Physically fit and ready for remote, outdoor work.
• Able to work well in a small team environment.
• Prior experience preferred, but not essential.

Additional Particulars:

• All meals provided by the Camp Cook. Shower and laundry provided; self-cater for sleeping setup
• Any dogs must be chained when not supervised.
• Horses welcome if used for mustering (BYO horses & transport)
• 6-day work week during the season.
• Start now or February - attractive day rates, ABN or wages available

This is your chance to get hands‑on experience in the real NT cattle country — build your skills, earn well, and be part of a solid crew in one of the most iconic regions in Australia.
Applications will be considered as they are received. This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor does our client offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.