Station Hand - Goldsborough Station, QLD

Beef Central; Roma; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Groceries and housing provided

On-the-job training and traineeship

Season completion bonus

Generous annual leave entitlements

Job summary

NapCo's Goldsborough Station, located about 45 km north west of Roma, QLD, is seeking a Station Hand for a permanent full-time role. The successful candidate will support station operations under supervision, with duties ranging from mustering to general station tasks.

Requires experience on cattle stations and with cattle, plus riding skills. Pre-employment checks include National Police Check and Q Fever vaccination; WHV applicants are not considered.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working on a cattle station as a Station Hand.
• Have experience working with cattle.
• Be a confident motorbike rider and horse rider.
• Be able to flex across mustering, fencing, checking waters, lick runs and other general station duties as required by immediate supervisor.
• Be able to work in a team or on your own.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Join the crew in a permanent full-time position at Goldsborough Station.
• Ensure the efficient and effective operations of the station under the guidance of the Head Stockman or Station Manager.

Skills

Cattle experience

Motorbike riding

Horse riding

Team or solo work

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

Station Hand - Goldsborough Station, QLD

Goldsborough Station located approximately 45 km north west of Roma, QLD is looking for a Station Hand to join their crew!

11th September, 2026

About NAPCo

The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) was founded in 1877 and is one of Australia's leading beef cattle companies, managing over 6.1 million hectares, largest single herd in the world and home to Five Founders Beef. NAPCo employs approximately 220 staff operating across Queensland and the Northern Territory, with 15 cattle stations, a Depot in Mount Isa, a Feedlot and Farm in the Darling Downs and an office in Brisbane's CBD.

Goldsborough Station, QLD

Goldsborough Station is a 13,473 ha backgrounding property located approximately 45 km north west of Roma, QLD. Goldsborough is an integral part of NAPCo's vertically integrated supply chain, backgrounding cattle prior to their consignment into Wainui Feedlot. Cattle mainly graze on pasture, with the assistance of 900ha of fodder throughout the winter months and occasionally a summer fodder program as well.

The role

We are currently seeking a Station Hand to join the crew in a permanent full-time position at our Goldsborough Station. You will join the crew ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the station under the guidance of the Head Stockman or Station Manager.

Ideally the successful candidate will:

• Haveprevious experienceworking on a cattle station as a Station Hand
• Have experience working with cattle
• Be a confident motorbike rider and horse rider
• Be able to flex across mustering, fencing, checking waters, lick runs and other general station duties as required by immediate supervisor
• Be able to work in a team or on your own
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures

Ideally, must be a competent horse rider with at least 2-3 years of mustering experience.Horses and dogs maybe considered.

Employee benefits

• Permanent full-time position | Start on station now.
• A competitive day rate, generous annual leave entitlements, season completion bonus
• We invest heavily in on-the-job training and all staff are offered and encouraged to complete a traineeship in Agriculture.
• Groceries and house accommodation provided (suitable for single or couple)
• NAPCo stations have a great social environment and give all employees the chance to attend our annual Station Challenge, ad-hoc campdrafts, sports days, fishing, camping etc..

Pre-employment requirements: Prior to commencement, all new employees are required to undertake an Australian National Police Check and are also required to be vaccinated against Q Fever (all associated costs covered by NAPCO).

WHV applicants will not be considered.

For more information on this opportunity, please phone [phone] or email [e-mail].

NAPCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion.