Station Hand

AAco; Tablelands Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation

Prepared meals

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking a Station Hand to join the team at Eva Downs. Mustering, drafting and trucking cattle, plus operating vehicles and machinery, are core duties.

You will use horses and motorbikes and follow strict safety practices while working on a cattle station in remote Australia. The role offers air-conditioned accommodation and prepared meals, with transfer opportunities at season end.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Horse riding

Driver's license

Motorbike license

Prior cattle station experience

Willingness to learn

Seasonal transfer opportunities

Job description

We are looking for a talented Station hand to join our team in Eva Downs. Eva Downs is situated approximately 380 km northeast from its nearest town, Tennant Creek. It is set in the hub of the Northern Territory's Barkly Tablelands on the historic Barkly Stock Route.

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:

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Previous horse-riding experience.
• Current Driver's license and motorbike license.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Thrive on continuous learning and growth opportunities!
• Air-conditioned accommodation and prepared meals.
• Transfer opportunities at the end of each season