Station Hand Newstead Station, NSW

Paraway; Inverell Shire Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pastoral company in Newstead Station is seeking a motivated Station Hand to join their team. The role involves all aspects of daily station life including handling cattle, maintaining infrastructure, and operating machinery. Ideal candidates will have experience with cattle operations and a current manual driver's license. This position offers a competitive pay package and opportunities for career growth in agriculture.

Benefits

Competitive pay package

On-farm accommodation

Opportunities to grow skills and career

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience with cattle operations and working dogs.
• Understanding of grazing and pasture management.
• Competence in operating farm machinery.
• A current manual driver's licence.
• A safety-first approach and willingness to learn.
• Team spirit – reliable, respectful and supportive of others.

Responsibilities

• Handling and caring for cattle from mustering to drafting.
• Maintaining fences, water points, and general infrastructure.
• Operating vehicles, bikes, and machinery safely.
• Supporting pasture management and basic record keeping.

Skills

Experience with cattle operations

Understanding of grazing and pasture management

Competence in operating farm machinery

Team spirit

Attention to detail

Job description

Paraway Pastoral Company is seeking a motivated Station Hand to join our team at Newstead Station near Inverell in the New England region of NSW.

Paraway Pastoral Company owns and operates over 4.4 million hectares of cattle and sheep stations across eastern Australia. We are passionate about progressive agriculture and providing safe rewarding workplaces for our people.

About the role

As a Station Hand you’ll be involved in all aspects of day-to-day station life. This includes handling and caring for cattle from mustering to drafting, maintaining fences, water points and general infrastructure, and operating vehicles, bikes and machinery safely.

You’ll also support pasture management and basic record keeping while working closely with a small team to get the job done.

What you’ll bring

• Experience with cattle operations and working dogs
• Understanding of grazing and pasture management
• Competence in operating farm machinery
• A current manual driver's licence
• A safety‑first approach and willingness to learn
• Team spirit – reliable, respectful and supportive of others
• Attention to detail and pride in your work
• (First Aid, AgVet, Chemical and other tickets are an advantage)

What we offer

• A competitive pay package
• On‑farm accommodation
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career in agriculture
• A supportive people‑first team environment
• The chance to work with a leading pastoral company

How to apply

If this sounds like the role for you we’d love to hear from you.

Please press apply and follow the process. If you need further information please contact us at .

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and a Q Fever vaccination (or be willing to obtain one).

Key Skills

• Labor Cost Analysis
• Customer Service
• Employee Evaluation
• Store Management Experience
• Algebra
• Management Experience
• Process Improvement
• Profit & Loss
• Leadership Experience
• Supervising Experience
• Aviation Experience
• 3PL

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 60000 - 70000