2026 Season - Station Hands QLD & NT

1 week ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia The North Australian Pastoral Company Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

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, 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.

We are looking for
Station Hands
to join our crews on our QLD or the NT Stations. To be considered for positions to commence at the start of the 2026 season, please complete an online application, by attaching a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in joining NAPCo.

Ideally The Successful Candidate Will

  • Have experience working with cattle (low stress stock handling experience is highly desirable)
  • Be a confident horse rider or motorbike rider, with experience mustering cattle
  • Be a confident motorbike rider, with experience working with cattle
  • Be able to flex across mustering, fencing and other general station duties as required
  • Have experience operating machinery, highly regarded but not essential
  • Have experience working in a team and on your own
  • Have experience complying with Health and Safety policies and procedures
  • Be motivated, show enthusiasm and have a great attitude towards what you do

Employee benefits

  • Permanent full-time position, commence on station Feb/March 2026
  • 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..

Application Information:

  • Click APPLY to submit an application
  • If apply as a working couple, please ensure both resumes are submitted
  • Applications open in September
  • Applications will be reviewed, shortlisted and interviews held between October - December 2025
  • Please only submit your application to this vacancy if you are looking for a position that commences in 2026.
  • Not all stations accept dogs
  • For more information on phone or Email

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.

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