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, 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

Gallipoli Station, NT

Set on the Barkly Tableland in the Northern Territory, Gallipoli Station offers a unique opportunity to live and work on one of NAPCo's key cattle breeding properties. Located approximately 100km northwest of Camooweal and four hours west of Mount Isa, Gallipoli is part of a network of neighbouring NAPCo stations including Alexandria, Soudan and Mittiebah. Spanning around 400,000 hectares and running approx. 20,000-head breeding operation.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Head Stockman to join the collaborative team at Gallipoli Station, reporting to the management team and leading a crew of seven station hands, you’ll play a key role in keeping the stock camp running smoothly, safely and efficiently. This role calls for someone who is organised, adaptable and always thinking a few steps ahead.

Day to day duties include:

- Lead the day-to-day running of the stock camp, keeping operations organised, efficient and on track
- Coordinate and motivate a crew of station hands, setting clear expectations and leading by example
- Plan ahead for mustering activities, livestock movements and daily camp requirements
- Muster and handle cattle confidently on horseback and motorbikes using quiet, sensible stock handling practices
- Livestock data collection and record keeping
- Support the safe and effective handling, drafting, processing and movement of livestock
- General station duties, maintenance tasks and whatever else is needed to get the job done
- Operate machinery,



vehicles and trucks from time to time, depending on station requirements
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure work is carried out in line with NAPCo's HSE policies and procedures

Ideally, you will bring:

- Experience as a Leading Hand or Head Stockman on a cattle station
- A practical leadership style with clear, confident communication
- Quiet, sensible and capable livestock handling skills
- Strong horsemanship and/or motorbike riding ability
- Good organisation, planning and record-keeping skills
- A genuine commitment to working safely in line with NAPCo's HSE policies and procedures
- A MR, HR or HC licence, or willingness to obtain one

Employee benefits

- 2027 Season Position - commences on station Feb/Mar 2027.
- Full-time Permanent Position | Competitive remuneration and benefits | Season Completion Bonus
- Meals and Air-Accommodation provided (single or couple). If applying as a couple, please submit both resumes.
- NAPCo are proud to offer competitive pay, generous annual leave entitlements, travel reimbursement 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.
- 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..

For more information on this opportunity, please phone [0429 399 630](tel:0429 399 630). Click APPLY to submit your application. For couples applications please submit both resumes.

Applications close on 30th September 2026. Interviews held thereafter.

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

Additional information

- Join the team shaping the next generation of Australian agriculture.
- Permanent full-time | Start on station Feb/Mar 2027!
- Meals and accommodation (Single or Couple) | Industry leading perks

📌 2027 - Head Stockman - Gallipoli Station, NT (Warumungu)
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