Station Hands – Ekari Park & Ballaroo Stations (Maranoa Region, QLD)

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: 

• 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  

• 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. 

Apply Now!