Station Hands – Ekari Park & Ballaroo Stations (Maranoa Region, 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 approximately 65,000 head of cattle across Queensland. Cunningham Cattle Co. forms a major part of this platform, delivering safe, professional, high-performing pastoral operations built on strong culture and continuous improvement.
We are currently seeking three Station Hands to join our Maranoa operations:
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Ekari Park – 2 positions available (including a Senior Station Hand opportunity)
- 3-bedroom home with enclosed yard provided
- Excellent opportunity for a couple looking to work and live together on station
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Ballaroo Station – 1 Station Hand position available
- 3-bedroom cottage with enclosed yard provided
Whether you’re an experienced station hand looking to step up or someone wanting to build a long-term career in the beef industry, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with all aspects of cattle handling and livestock husbandry
- Participate in mustering using horses and dogs
- Monitor livestock health and report issues to management
- Carry out fencing, water infrastructure and general station maintenance
- Operate and maintain station vehicles and equipment
- Work safely and contribute to a positive team culture
- Support day-to-day station operations across the property
For the Senior Station Hand (Ekari Park), you will also:
- Carry out the weekly work program as directed by the Manager
- Monitor and provide supplementary feed to cattle as required
- Mentor less experienced team members
- Help maintain high standards of animal welfare, safety and station presentation
What You’ll Bring
- Previous experience working on a cattle station
- Confident livestock handling skills
- Experience mustering with horses and dogs
- Practical approach to maintenance and general station work
- Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn
- Reliable, organised and safety-focused
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
What We Offer
- Accommodation provided:
- Ekari Park – 3-bedroom home with enclosed yard. An excellent opportunity for couple to work and live together.
- Ballaroo – 3-bedroom cottage with enclosed yard
- Competitive remuneration based on experience
- Stable, long-term employment with an industry-leading agricultural business
- Strong safety-first culture
- Career development opportunities across the Gunn Agri Partners network
- Supportive team environment with experienced management
- Work-life balance in a well-established pastoral operation
If you’re looking for your next opportunity in the Queensland beef industry, we’d love to hear from you.
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