At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to muster cattle, maintain fences, and enjoy hands-on outdoor work.
- Company: NAPCo, a leading beef cattle company with a rich history since 1877.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, meals, accommodation, and fun social events.
- Other info: Great opportunities for training and career growth in agriculture.
- Why this job: Experience the thrill of station life while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Cattle handling experience, confident horse/motorbike rider, and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Join the crew for the 2027 season — we're looking for motivated Station Hands to work across our Queensland and Northern Territory stations.
If you enjoy hands-on outdoor work, thrive in a close-knit team environment and are ready to experience everything station life has to offer, we’d love to hear from you.
Day-to-day duties include:
- Mustering cattle on horseback and motorbike
- Yard work, processing cattle and supporting low stress stock handling practices
- Checking waters, fences and livestock across the station
- Assisting with fencing, general maintenance and basic machinery operation
- Working safely as part of a team while following NAPCo policies and procedures
- Pitching in with other station jobs as needed - no two days are quite the same
About you:
- Have experience working with cattle, with low stress stock handling experience highly regarded
- Be a confident horse rider and/or motorbike rider, with mustering experience preferred
- Be willing to flex across mustering, fencing, maintenance and other general station duties
- Have machinery operation experience, or a willingness to learn
- Work well both independently and as part of a team
- Follow health and safety policies, procedures and safe work practices
- Bring a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved in station life
Employee benefits:
- Permanent full-time position, commence on station Feb/March 2027
- 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.
- Meals and air-conditioned accommodation provided
- 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).
NAPCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion.
2027 Season - Station Hands QLD & NT employer: Napco
The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the stunning landscapes of Queensland and the Northern Territory. With a strong commitment to employee growth through on-the-job training and traineeships in Agriculture, NAPCo fosters a vibrant work culture that encourages teamwork and camaraderie, complemented by generous benefits such as competitive pay, annual leave, and engaging social activities. Join us for a rewarding season where no two days are the same, and experience the fulfilling lifestyle of station life while being part of a leading beef cattle company.
