Senior Station Operations Lead — Cattle, Water & Growth

Cooper Creek Pastoral Company; Queensland; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Cooper Creek Pastoral Company seeks an experienced Assistant Manager for Nappa Merrie Station in southwest Queensland. You will work closely with the Manager on daily operations, cattle handling, and staff supervision, with a focus on remote station life and long-term growth.

The role requires leadership, planning, and the ability to drive property development projects while maintaining water systems and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior cattle stations or remote property environments.
• Proven ability to lead a team and plan work independently.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager with day-to-day running of Nappa Merrie Station.
• Plan and execute mustering operations.
• Supervise, train and mentor station hands.
• Plan and deliver property development projects.
• Oversee bore runs, water systems, fencing and infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Cattle handling

Communication

Organisation

Decision making

Education

HR/MR licence (heavy vehicle)

First aid qualification

Chemical accreditation

Job description

Cooper Creek Pastoral Company seeks an experienced Assistant Manager for Nappa Merrie Station in southwest Queensland. You will work closely with the Manager on daily operations, cattle handling, and staff supervision, with a focus on remote station life and long-term growth.

The role requires leadership, planning, and the ability to drive property development projects while maintaining water systems and infrastructure.