Private Cattle Station | Pilbara, Western Australia

Are you passionate about horticulture, enjoy working outdoors and looking for an opportunity to experience something a little different?

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Horticulturist to join our property team at a privately operated cattle station in the heart of the Pilbara.

This is an opportunity to build your horticultural skills while working across an extensive and diverse property, maintaining established gardens, orchards, vegetable gardens, a nursery and surrounding grounds.

Whether you're a recent horticulture graduate looking to put your qualification into practice or someone with experience wanting a change of pace, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills in a unique working setting.

But this is more than just a horticulture job. You'll be living and working on a remote cattle station, experiencing a lifestyle and environment that few people get the opportunity to enjoy.

This is a permanent, live-in position. Private accommodation, all meals and flights from Perth to the station on commencement are provided. Please note, pets are not permitted.

About the Role

Working as part of an established horticulture team, you'll play an important role in maintaining, developing and presenting the property's gardens.

No two days are necessarily the same. The property offers a broad range of horticultural environments and responsibilities. From detailed garden maintenance and irrigation management to orchard care, vegetable production, propagation and planting projects, you'll gain exposure to many different aspects of practical horticulture.

You'll work alongside experienced team members, developing your knowledge and practical skills. The role combines planned maintenance with seasonal work, problem-solving and ongoing improvement projects. Some days will involve detailed, routine garden maintenance, while others may take you into the nursery propagating various species or fruit picking in the orchard

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, is willing to learn, asks questions and enjoys understanding not just what needs to be done, but why.

As your experience grows, you'll be encouraged to take greater ownership of your work, recognise priorities and contribute ideas towards improving the gardens and grounds.

What You'll Be Doing

Garden & Grounds Maintenance

- Pruning, hedging, weeding, deadheading and detailed garden maintenance.

- Maintaining garden presentation, pathways and surrounding outdoor areas.

- Undertaking seasonal garden preparation and improvement projects.

Irrigation & Water Management

- Monitoring, operating and maintaining garden irrigation systems.





- Identifying and troubleshooting minor irrigation faults, leaks and blockages.

Plant Health & Nursery

- Identifying common pests, diseases and nutritional deficiencies.

- Applying appropriate fertilisers, soil conditioners, wetting agents and approved chemical treatments.

- Undertaking propagation, potting, transplanting and general nursery maintenance.

- Assisting with plant establishment, revegetation and small to medium planting projects.

Equipment & Property Operations

- Safely operating horticultural equipment, including mowers, blowers, whipper snippers and hedge trimmers.

- Undertaking routine equipment cleaning, inspections and minor servicing.

- Maintaining high presentation standards across the property.

- Assisting with the preparation of outdoor areas for visitors, VIP visits and special events.

Safety & Teamwork

- Actively participating in site safety procedures and toolbox meetings.

- Identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe work practices.

- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

- Contributing positively to team culture and continuous improvement.

About You

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about horticulture and genuinely enjoys working with plants.

Ideally, you'll have:

- Certificate III in Horticulture or be currently undertaking relevant horticultural studies.

- Practical experience in garden maintenance or horticultural operations.

- A current manual driver's licence.

- Experience operating and maintaining horticultural equipment.

- An understanding of plant health, irrigation and general horticultural practices.

- Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.

- The ability to work independently, manage daily priorities and use initiative.

- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is curious, takes responsibility and has a genuine interest in developing their horticultural knowledge.

Someone who notices the details, asks questions, looks for opportunities to improve and gradually develops the confidence to recognise what needs doing without always being prompted.

A willingness to get involved, have a go and embrace the challenges of remote station life is essential.

More Than Just a Job, Experience the Station Lifestyle





Living and working on a remote Pilbara cattle station offers an opportunity to experience a lifestyle that is a little different from the ordinary.

Station life is part of the everyday experience. You'll be living alongside a working cattle operation, with helicopters mustering cattle, station hands, horses, wide open landscapes and spectacular Pilbara sunsets all part of the environment.

And when you're not working, there's plenty to see and do.

Explore the incredible landscapes of Karijini National Park, spend a weekend enjoying the beaches and marine life of the Ningaloo Reef, or get involved in the local community through race days, rodeos, gymkhanas and other regional events.

Whether it's a weekend adventure, a day at the races, watching a local rodeo or simply enjoying the company of the station crew, there's plenty of opportunity to make the most of living in the Pilbara.

Enjoy the benefits of station living, including:

- Private, comfortable station accommodation.

- All meals provided.

- Flights from Perth to the station on commencement.

- A welcoming, close-knit team and station community.

- The opportunity to experience a unique part of regional Western Australia.

We’re looking for someone starting their career, looking for adventure or wanting to experience something different, this is an opportunity to build valuable horticultural skills, meet great people and make memories along the way.

Why Join Us?

We believe in people who are willing to have a go, take responsibility and contribute to something bigger than themselves.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse property, develop practical horticultural skills, learn from experienced team members and contribute to the ongoing presentation and development of an extensive Pilbara property.

We encourage initiative, continuous learning and the sharing of ideas. You'll be given the opportunity to build your confidence, develop your technical knowledge and grow professionally within a supportive team environment.

For someone starting their career in horticulture, this is an opportunity to gain experience that would be difficult to replicate in a conventional garden maintenance role.

You won't just be maintaining gardens. You'll be developing an understanding of how different horticultural environments operate, how to manage them and what goes into maintaining them to a high standard.

Apply Now

Whether you're a recent graduate looking to kick-start your horticultural career, someone seeking a new challenge or simply looking for an opportunity to experience something different, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and grow your horticultural career in the Pilbara.

📌 Horticulturalist | Private Cattle Station (Onslow)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Onslow