Station Hand, WINGHAM NSW

AusAG Rural; Mid-Coast; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single accommodation on-site

Beautiful river frontage

Job summary

AusAG Rural in NSW is seeking a Station Hand to join a Wagyu breeding operation based in the Wingham district. You will focus on horse-based cattle work, mustering, and assisting with infrastructure development across the property.

Reporting to the Property Manager, you will be involved in day-to-day livestock operations, AI programs and herd health in a high-rainfall grazing region with river frontage and stunning scenery. Accommodation is provided on-site.

Qualifications

• Strong horsemanship and ability to work with horses on property.
• Experience handling cattle in yards and infrastructure tasks.
• Willingness to assist with fencing and property improvements.

Responsibilities

• Mustering cattle on horseback and completing yard work using low-stress handling techniques.
• Assisting with AI programs, Wagyu supplementary feeding and general herd husbandry.
• Supporting ongoing property development including fencing, maintenance and improvements.
• Ensuring animal health, water and feed programs are implemented to high standards.

Skills

Horsemanship

Horseback mustering

Dog handling

Cattle handling

Job description

Join a leading Wagyu breeding operation in one of NSW's premier cattle districts - where exceptional rainfall, productive pastures and a supportive on-site manager may set you up for success.

• Work with an elite Wagyu breeding herd.
• Horse-based mustering in spectacular high-rainfall country.
• Great opportunity for a capable employee looking for long-term stability.

Our client is a progressive agricultural producer with cattle and cropping operations across NSW and interstate. This role is based on one of their key breeding properties in the renowned Wingham district - an area recognised for its high-quality pasture base, strong rainfall (around 40 inches annually), excellent water resources and long agricultural history. The district's elevation, fertile soils and reliable seasons make it highly suited to premium Wagyu cattle production.

This position is based on a Wingham-district property, running a Wagyu breeder herd of around 500 cows plus progeny. Reporting directly to the Property Manager, the Station Hand will be involved in day-to-day livestock and property operations, with a strong emphasis on horse-based cattle work and assisting with ongoing infrastructure development across the property.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Mustering cattle on horseback, completing yard work while incorporating low-stress livestock handling techniques.
• Assisting with AI programs, Wagyu supplementary feeding and general herd husbandry.
• Supporting ongoing property development including fencing, maintenance and improvements.
• Ensuring animal health, water and feed programs are implemented to high standards.

Selection Criteria:

• Strong horsemanship qualities - own horses highly regarded.
• Competence using working dogs.
• Experience handling cattle in yards.
• Practical skills and willingness to assist with fencing and infrastructure projects.

Additional Particulars:

• Beautiful river frontage and stunning scenery.
• Single accommodation on the property.
• Wages will be negotiated based on experience.
• A weekly rental fee covering the house, power and water will be deducted from wages.
• Role available for immediate commencement.
• Applications will be considered as they are received.
• Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.