Take the next step in your livestock leadership career with a large-scale breeder and backgrounding operation south of Charters Towers. Lead an established station team while working across a substantial cattle enterprise with robust support and excellent station facilities. Situated approximately 130km south of Charters Towers, this well-established cattle enterprise operates across approximately 900,000 acres and runs a large-scale breeder and backgrounding program.

With an experienced station team already in place, the business has a strong focus on livestock production, animal welfare and operational excellence.

- Lead an established station hand team across a large-scale breeder and backgrounding operation.

- Coordinate livestock activities including mustering, yard work, stock health and daily cattle management.
- Single accommodation and meals provided, with remuneration negotiated based on experience.
- Lead, supervise and mentor the station hand team while coordinating daily livestock operations.
- Plan and coordinate musters using horses, motorbikes and buggies, along with yard work, weaner feeding and stock health activities.
- Monitor and maintain water points, supplementary feeding programs, fencing, machinery, vehicles and general station infrastructure.
- Maintain accurate records relating to stock movements, livestock treatments and operational activities while ensuring WHS compliance.



About the Candidate Reporting directly to station management, this position is suited to an experienced Station Hand ready to step into a leadership role, or an existing Head Stockman looking for their next opportunity. The successful candidate will combine practical livestock skills with strong leadership, communication and organisational abilities. An immediate start is available for the right person.
- Proven livestock handling experience with the ability to confidently manage cattle in a calm and patient manner.
- Demonstrated leadership capability, with previous experience as a senior or experienced Station Hand highly regarded.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to supervise, mentor and work effectively with others.
- Ability to work independently, maintain high animal welfare standards and hold a current driver's licence with reliable transport.

Work Environment Additional Particulars - Location: Approximately 130km south of Charters Towers, QLD.

- Single accommodation provided.
- All meals provided.
- Remuneration negotiated based on experience.
- Immediate start available.
- 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.

📌 Head Stockman, Charters Towers Qld (Townsville)
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