Station Cook
Full time | Permanent | Ambalindum Aggregation, NT
Join Our NT Ambalindum Aggregation – live and work in the heart of the East MacDonnell Ranges. Hands-on cook wanted to prepare hearty meals, support a small station team, and thrive in a remote, friendly environment. If you love cooking, teamwork, and station life, this is your chance to be part of something real.
Join Our Northern Territory Ambalindum Aggregation – located in the stunning East MacDonnell Ranges. This hands-on role is perfect for a reliable, down-to-earth cook who enjoys creating hearty, home-style meals and being part of a small, friendly station team. You’ll help keep the kitchen organised, assist with some baking, light housekeeping, and other station duties, contributing to a smooth-running, family-style environment.
The Opportunity
Join Hewitt Agribusiness as a Station Cook and play a vital role in keeping the team nourished and energised across the Ambalindum Aggregation. You’ll prepare meals for 5–6 people, manage kitchen routines, and assist with baking and general station upkeep. This hands-on role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to live and work in a remote, iconic rangeland environment.
What you will be doing
- Cook hearty, wholesome meals for station staff and visitors
- Assist with baking and meal prep for special occasions
- Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen
- Support light housekeeping duties, including guest rooms
- Help with watering gardens, lawns, and general station tasks
About You
You are practical, dependable, and enjoy working in a remote, hands-on environment. You take pride in cooking for groups, keeping spaces clean, and supporting a small, tight-knit team. Adaptable and proactive, you thrive on variety and enjoy the pace of station life, contributing wherever needed.
You will bring
- Experience cooking for groups (station or remote experience an advantage)
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- A positive, practical attitude and willingness to help with varied tasks
- Reliability and ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Enthusiasm for living and working in a small station team
Life at Hewitt
With a proud family history spanning over 120 years, Hewitt Agribusiness has remained committed to sustainable agriculture. Our values are simple: treat the land well, treat people well, and treat animals well. Working with us means contributing to real food, real impact, and real teamwork, all in a supportive and friendly culture.
Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime
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Values-Driven Organisation – Be part of a business with a 120-year family heritage, committed to sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
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Competitive Remuneration Package – Attractive day rates recognising your contribution.
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Opportunities to Grow and Develop – Learn on the job and build new skills.
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Support When You Need It – Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
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Comfortable Living & Daily Support – Meals, quality accommodation, and allowances provided.
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The Hewitt Experience – Shared Connections & Celebration – Be part of a fun, welcoming, vibrant station culture.
Hewitt offers long-term career progression, competitive pay, and a chance to live and work in one of Australia’s most stunning rangeland regions. You’ll receive ongoing training, upskilling, and the chance to be part of a team that celebrates shared successes.
What’s Next?
Ready to join our team? Apply today. If you enjoy cooking, remote living, and being part of a small, hands-on team, this role is for you.
Applications Close: 19 April 2026
Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. By applying, you acknowledge proof of eligibility to work in Australia will be required.
