Station Hands, ALPHA QLD

AusAG Rural; Alpha; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation with Wi‑Fi

Meal allowance

Community lifestyle benefits

Job summary

AUSAG RURAL in Queensland is seeking capable Station Hands to join a productive beef breeding and fattening operation. You’ll work with horses and motorbikes, muster and draft cattle, and help process stock as part of a supported team.

Accommodation is provided with Wi‑Fi, and there is a strong community lifestyle in the local area; rosters are typically Monday–Friday with weekend duties during peak periods. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year full-time livestock experience.
• Confident horse rider and able to muster with a 2-wheel motorbike.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication.
• Honest, reliable and motivated with a good work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Muster and draft cattle using horses and 2-wheel motorbikes.
• Conduct pre-start checks and assist with basic servicing.
• Maintain fencing, structures and routine welding tasks.
• Monitor water points and assist with feeding and supplementation.

Skills

Livestock handling

Horse riding

Motorbike mustering

Team communication

Work ethic

Job description

26 September 2026 | AUSAG RURAL 2026 Station Jobs, AUSAG RURAL Livestock Jobs, JOBS in Queensland

A great opportunity for capable Station Hands to join a productive breeding enterprise in Queensland & build your careers in the Australian beef industry.

• Work with horses and motorbikes on a large-scale beef breeding and fattening operation.
• Be involved in all aspects of cattle work including mustering, drafting and processing.
• Competitive wages, accommodation with Wi-Fi and strong community lifestyle benefits.

Our client operates a well-established breeder herd on a productive beef breeding and fattening property located approximately 50km north-west of Alpha, Queensland. The business focuses on efficient livestock management and maintaining strong property infrastructure to support a successful cattle operation in the region.
The successful candidates will report directly to the Station Manager and will suit those with enough maturity and experience to work both independently and as part of a team. This role is ideal for those Station Hands who enjoy practical station work and understand how individual effort contributes to the overall productivity of the operation.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Livestock handling including mustering, drafting and cattle processing using horses and 2-wheel motorbikes.
• Conduct machinery pre-start checks and assist with basic servicing and maintenance.
• Maintain property infrastructure including fencing repairs, straining and basic welding.
• Monitor stock water points and assist with livestock feeding and supplementation when required.

Selection Criteria:

• Minimum 1-year full-time livestock experience (either on a family property or with an employer).
• Confident horse rider and capable of mustering using a 2-wheel motorbike.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with strong communication skills.
• Honest, reliable and motivated with a good work ethic.

Additional Particulars:

• Accommodation: Air-conditioned single ensuite rooms with communal kitchen, Wi-Fi and 4G coverage.
• Equipment: Horses used for work (candidates welcome to bring their own if desired).
• Roster: Generally, Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend work during peak mustering periods.
• Licence: Manual driver's licence required; own vehicle recommended for personal use on weekends.
• Lifestyle: Local community events including football, campdrafts and race days in Blackall and Emerald.
• Remuneration: Competitive wages plus meal allowance. During large musters, owners often provide meals for the team.
• 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.