2026 - Head Stockman - Monkira Station, QLD

4 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Beef Central Full time

Rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Stockman to join NAPCo's Monkira Station crew. 2026 Season position.

09th October, 2025

About NAPCo The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) was founded in 1877 and is one of Australia’s leading beef cattle companies, managing over 6.1 million hectares, the largest single herd in the world and home to Five Founders Beef. NAPCo employs approximately 220 staff operating across Queensland and the Northern Territory, with 15 cattle stations, a Depot in Mount Isa, a Feedlot and Farm in the Darling Downs and an office in Brisbane’s CBD.

Monkira Station, QLD Monkira is located on the Diamantina River in Queensland’s Channel Country. It adjoins NAPCo‑owned Coorabulka Outstation to the north and is NAPCo’s southernmost Channel Country property.

The Role

Reporting to the Station Manager the Head Stockman will lead a crew of 5 station hands ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the stock camp. For this position, you will need to be flexible and agile with the ability to think ahead Position commences on station with the 2026 season – Feb/Mar.

Day to day duties include:

- Running the stock camp

- Communicating clearly and leading by example

- Mustering on horseback and motorbikes

- Undertaking general station duties

- Operating machinery / trucks (on occasion)

Ideally the successful candidate will have:

- Experience working as a Leading Hand or Head Stockman on a cattle station

- An effective communication style and strong leadership skills

- Excellent livestock handling skills, of a quiet and sensible nature

- Strong horsemanship and/or motorbike riding skills

- Organisational and record keeping skills

- Be committed to working safely in accordance with NAPCo’s HSE policies and procedures

- A MR, HR or HC Licence (or willingness to get one)

- No dogs, horses maybe considered.

Couples’ applications will be considered.

Employee Benefits

- Full‑time Permanent Position | Start with the 2026 season

- Meals and private, recently renovated air‑conditioned accommodation (bedroom, laundry & ensuite) suitable for single or couple.

- NAPCo is proud to offer competitive pay, generous annual leave entitlements, season completion bonus, uniform allowance and transfer opportunities between stations at the end of the year.

- We invest heavily in on‑the‑job training and all staff are offered and encouraged to complete a traineeship in Agriculture.

- Leadership development training

- 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).

Applications

Applications will close on 31st October 2025. Interviews held shortly thereafter. Couples’ applications will be considered. Please submit both resumes if applying as a couple. For more information on this opportunity, please phone 0429 399 630 or email hr@napco.com.au.

NAPCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

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