- Employee TypeFull Time

Description

We are seeking an experienced Head Stockperson to join our operations at Durham Downs Station, QLD. This role offers a great opportunity to join an exciting, industry leading Agribusiness

About the Property

Durham Downs Station is located in the heart of Queensland’s Channel Country, with the nearest towns being Thargomindah and Quilpie. Spanning an impressive 8,910 km², Durham Downs runs approximately 12,500 head of cattle.

Positioned on the western bank of the Cooper Creek, the property is supported by an outstation at Woomanooka on the eastern side, providing an excellent base for mustering. This setup allows two smaller stock camps to operate independently or combine forces when needed, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Station Manager, the Head Stockperson will assist with planning, implementing and evaluating the livestock program and related station operations. Your key duties will include:

- Supervising and undertaking effective and timely herd management, including mustering programs
- Promote WH&S; practices and foster a strong safety culture
- Accurate recording of stock numbers for the livestock information system
- Providing leadership, supervision and training of stock camp team members
- Maintaining and developing facilities and improvements
- Monitoring and responding to land and environmental issues
- Assisting with purchasing.

About You

- Experience in the movement, handling and processing of cattle, using calm and quiet methods with the advantage of digitalised communication, improved weaner cradles, cattle crushes and yard shading




- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a stock camp
- Sound horsemanship and motorbike skills
- Proven livestock assessment and husbandry experience
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
- A good grasp of technology and computer literacy
- Ability to promote and maintain safe work practices
- Good understanding of animal welfare practices
- Sound, quiet and effective cattle handling skills
- Mechanically minded
- Ability to record information and communicate effectively in the workplace
- Hold a current class C driver’s licence (truck licence an advantage, or be willing to obtain)
- Hold a motorbike licence (preferred or be willing to obtain)
- A genuine passion for Agriculture

What We Offer

- The opportunity to live and work in the Channel Country of southwest Queensland
- Comfortable on-site accommodation and nourishing, home-cooked meals
- A cooperative team environment that values respect, support, and community

About Hancock Agriculture

Hancock Agriculture is a renowned agricultural company encompassing Hancock Pastoral, Wagyu Operations, and S. Kidman & Co. Pty Ltd. We manage over 20 properties across Australia, covering 3.49 million hectares. As one of Australia’s largest producers of Wagyu and commercial cattle, we maintain a herd of over 150,000.

We oversee every step of the process from breeding to feeding and sales ensuring the highest standards of animal husbandry, traceability, and quality assurance. At Hancock Agriculture, we are proud to offer our team members the chance to be part of an organisation that upholds these exceptional standards.

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📌 Head Stockperson - Durham Downs
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