AI Job Summary

Significant experience in a similar-scale cattle operation, including Leading Hand/Senior Station Hand experience.
Experience in cattle husbandry duties including handling, drafting, mustering, trucking, health monitoring, meds & vacc.
Ability to coordinate toolbox talks and drive WHS compliance, including hazard/incident/near-miss reporting.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

$26.30 AUD – $30.21 AUD (Hour)

Description

Leading Hand – Katandra Station (Hughenden, QLD)

Cunningham Cattle Co. | Gunn Agri Partners

Gunn Agri Partners (GAP) is one of Australia’s leading agricultural investment and management businesses, operating over 1 million hectares of grazing country and managing approx. 65,000 head of cattle across Queensland. Cunningham Cattle Co. forms a major part of this platform, running safe, professional, high-performing pastoral operations built on strong culture and continuous improvement.

Katandra is a key backgrounding and transit depot within the Cunningham portfolio — running 3,000 steers and 2,500 heifers on-station, plus receiving 10,000–12,000 head annually moving through to southern properties.

Leading Hand Responsibilities

Lead crew during mustering and day-to-day operations
Train, guide & support station staff in cattle handling and safe work practices
Assist in implementing livestock programs, supplement strategies & grazing rotations
Report livestock condition, pasture metrics & operational progress to management
Coordinate toolbox talks and drive WHS compliance
Assist with planning, maintenance schedules & asset management
Step into Head Stockman duties when required

What You’ll Bring

Significant experience in a similar-scale cattle operation
Proven ability to lead, train and motivate a team
Ability to ride horses and/or 2-wheel motorbikes safely
Strong communication, reliability & willingness to learn
Organised, practical and safety-focused
Enjoy working outdoors and in a team environment
Strong understanding of beef production systems
Confident decision-maker with excellent time management
Able to communicate clearly with crew and management

WHAT WE OFFER

Onsite accommodation provided
Strong safety-first culture
Great work-life balance
Opportunities to grow and develop your career
Work closely with the Property Manager
Internal transfer opportunities across properties
Competitive remuneration, based on experience
Supportive, professional team environment
Stable, long-term employment with an industry-leading ag business

HOW TO APPLY

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Company Overview

Gunn Agri Partners was established in 2013 and provides agricultural investment and farm management services for Australian, North American and European investors. Our company adopts an industry-leading framework that integrates sustainability in the design and delivery of its strategies and a mandate to transparently report against investor’s target outcomes. Gunn Agri manages $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed by the following platforms: Gunn Agri Cattle Fund: northern Australian grass-fed cattle, row cropping and natural asset development. The operating entity established in 2015 is Cunningham Cattle Co. Pty Ltd. Wollemi Farms: investing in permanent crop assets such as macadamias, avocados, and stone fruit across the eastern seaboard of Australia. The operating entity established in 2021 is Wollemi Farms Pty Ltd. Transforming Farming: mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2021 is Faulkner Farming Pty Ltd. Wilga Farming (Australia): mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2023 is Wilga Farming (Australia) Pty Ltd. Meldora: mixed farming enterprises which includes the development of carbon sequestration and biodiversity projects.

Leading Hand – Katandra Station (Hughenden, QLD)

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