At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to muster cattle, maintain equipment, and ensure livestock welfare.
- Company: Gulf Coast Agricultural Co, a leading cattle station in Northern Queensland.
- Benefits: Enjoy comfortable accommodation, meals provided, and high-speed WiFi on-site.
- Other info: Work with a fun team in stunning scenery, with great fishing and camping on days off.
- Why this job: Experience the Outback while building a career in the pastoral industry with hands-on training.
- Qualifications: Must have a driver’s license, horse riding skills, and a passion for agriculture.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
27d ago , from Gulf Coast Agricultural Co
With positions available at Van Rook Station, Inkerman Station & Stirling Station (all of which are adjoining – as a central reference Van Rook Station is located approx. 135km north east of Normanton & Karumba and 632km west of Cairns in the Northern Queensland Gulf), the role would involve working in the station stock camp and being based at the main station complexes.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Mustering paddocks, drafting and operating yards, processing weaners, walking & educating cattle, loading and unloading of trucks and road trains, fencing repairs, running supplement feeding etc – at the direction of the Head Stockman.
- Ensuring mustering equipment (including tack, bikes, buggies, vehicles etc) is regularly kept clean and maintained and in the case of mechanical equipment, scheduled for servicing by the station mechanic.
- Ensuring the safety of all persons in the stock camp at all times.
- Ensuring the highest standards of welfare for all livestock on the station including horses.
- Commitment to the company’s strong Workplace Health & Safety program by ensuring the safety of all persons on the station at all times.
- Current driver’s license and ability to drive a manual vehicle.
- Must have strong skills and knowledge around caring for and riding horses
- Must be able to work well in a supportive team environment.
- Must show initiative with the ability to finish tasks.
- Practical thinking, good problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior staff members when problems arise.
- Must be prepared to take ownership and responsibility for your actions.
- A genuine desire for a career path in the pastoral or agricultural industry.
• Must be hardworking, energetic and have a sense of humour!
- Preferable but not essential
- Rural background.
- Sound horsemanship skills and motorbike skills.
- Experience operating a tractor.
- Previous experience working with cattle or horses and a basic understanding of the highest standards of animal welfare (full training will be provided).
We offer comfortable accommodation (single rooms with ensuite bathrooms) on the station grounds with high-speed Wi Fi and all meals are provided by our cooks.
This is a great opportunity to have the experience of a lifetime working with a fantastic team of fun, genuine people on one of Australia’s largest cattle stations, set in some of the Outback’s most interesting scenery, with excellent fishing & camping opportunities on days off.
Full job training will be provided (including advanced stockmanship and horsemanship training) to support and promote career development within the pastoral industry.
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Station Hand Roles in Karumba employer: Gulf Coast Agricultural Co
Gulf Coast Agricultural Co is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work as a Station Cook at Van Rook Station, where you will be part of a vibrant team in the stunning Northern Queensland Gulf. With comfortable accommodation and a focus on healthy, nutritious meals, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that values creativity and resourcefulness, while also providing ample opportunities for personal growth and development in a picturesque outback setting. Join us for a rewarding experience that combines culinary passion with the beauty of rural Australia.
Contact Details:
Gulf Coast Agricultural Co Recruitment Team
