Station Hand

Australian Agricultural Company; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation

Prepared meals

Seasonal transfer opportunities

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company seeks a motivated Station Hand to join the Anthony Lagoon team in the Northern Territory. The role involves mustering, drafting, truck driving and general station maintenance on cattle properties near Tennant Creek, with emphasis on safety and responsible farming practices.

Ideal candidates have horse-riding experience, a current driver's license, livestock handling skills and Q fever vaccination.

Qualifications

• Previous horse-riding experience.
• Current Driver's license.
• Livestock handling experience.
• Q Fever vaccination.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Complete general station maintenance.
• Mustering, drafting, and trucking of cattle.
• Vehicle and machinery operations.
• Use of horses and motorbikes.
• Safely perform your job and maintain safe work behaviour.
• Feed supplement distribution.

Skills

Horse riding

Driver's license

Livestock handling

Q fever vaccination

Experience in similar role

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Station Hand to join our team at Anthony Lagoon. Located approximately 440km north-east of Tennant Creek, Anthony Lagoon and Eva Downs are key breeding and backgrounding properties within AACo, focused on the production of high-quality Brahman cross cattle for the live export market.Who are we:Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country’s oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world.We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - and we’d love you to join us.Key Responsibilities:Complete general station maintenance.Mustering, drafting, and trucking of cattle.Vehicle and machinery operations.Safely perform your job and take responsibility for your safe work behaviour.Use of horses and motorbikes.Feed supplement distribution.Required Skills & Experience:Previous horse-riding experience.Current Driver's license.Livestock handling experience.Q Fever Vaccination.Previous experience in a similar role.Benefits:Thrive on continuous learning and growth opportunities!Air-conditioned accommodation and prepared meals.Transfer opportunities at the end of each seasonApply Now to join the AAco Team!We hope this overview has provided you with valuable insight into AAco . To apply for this position, please submit your application via the apply button below. If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact us via [e-mail] .