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’re seeking enthusiastic Station Hands to join our Queensland and Northern Territory station teams for the 2027 season. 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..

Application Information:

Please only submit applications here if you are looking for a position that commences in 2027

- 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 2026
- NOTE: not all stations are able to accommodate dogs, which may limit potential placement options.
- For more information on phone 0429 399 630 or Email [email protected]

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 (Australia)
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