Station Hand

Aon; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly BBQs

Staff sales

Employee of the Month recognition

Job summary

Hewitt is seeking a Station Hand for Ambalindum Station near Alice Springs, NT. This hands-on role focuses on cattle operations, animal welfare and team leadership within a remote station environment.

You will bring solid livestock experience, cattle handling skills, strong communication and mentoring ability, plus a practical, safety-first approach. The position offers development opportunities and a supportive, values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the livestock or pastoral industry.
• Proven livestock handling and cattle husbandry experience.
• Strong communication, literacy and record-keeping skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and experience mentoring others.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily station work activities and livestock operations.
• Muster, handle and process cattle while maintaining high animal welfare standards.
• Follow and promote all Workplace Health & Safety procedures and requirements.
• Support, mentor and share skills with junior station staff.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Livestock experience

Cattle handling

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Mentoring

Job description

Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia

Full-time Permanent Associate

Description

About the Role

Ambalindum Station is seeking an experienced and motivated experienced Station Hand to join our livestock operations team. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone with strong cattle handling skills, sound station experience, and the ability to work independently while supporting and mentoring other team members. Based in a remote station environment, you will play a key role in day‑to‑day livestock operations, animal welfare, property maintenance, and team leadership activities. Drawing on demonstrated time in industry experience, you will contribute to the safe, efficient, and productive running of the station.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily station work activities and livestock operations.
• Muster, handle and process cattle while maintaining high animal welfare standards.
• Follow and promote all Workplace Health & Safety procedures and requirements.
• Support, mentor and share skills with junior station staff.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to a positive team culture.

About You

You are a capable and reliable station professional who thrives in a remote, team‑based environment. With solid livestock experience and a practical approach to station life, you can confidently perform day‑to‑day tasks with minimal supervision while supporting others to succeed. You take pride in your work, communicate effectively, and lead by example through your commitment to safety, animal welfare, and teamwork.

You Will Bring

• Demonstrated experience in the livestock or pastoral industry.
• Proven livestock handling and cattle husbandry experience.
• Strong communication, literacy and record‑keeping skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and experience mentoring others.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and a strong work ethic.

Life at Hewitt

With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land, livestock and community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with premium organic and grass‑fed brands stocked by leading retailers across Australia, the United States and Asia.

Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global scale. Our fully integrated supply chain - spanning owned cattle stations, trusted producer partners, processing and retail - provides unmatched transparency, quality and resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global food system.

Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime

• Values-Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long‑term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
• Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
• Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills, and progress across office, production, and farm/station roles.
• Support When You Need It – Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing.
• The Hewitt Experience – Shared Connections & Celebration – Our teams come together to celebrate wins and build connections. Enjoy monthly BBQs cooked with our finest meats, make-your-own wrap or sandwich, morning teas, staff sales, and Employee of the Month recognition. Whether you’re in the office, on production & warehouse sites, or working at our cattle and sheep stations, there’s always an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being part of a tight‑knit team.

Applications Close on 27 September 2026

Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

This role is only open to candidates with unrestricted working rights in Australia. Sponsorship is not available for this position.