Station Hand

Station Hand & Leading Hand - Katandra Station (Hughenden, QLD) 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. Ready for your next great challenge? We're on the lookout for a proactive Leading Hand and enthusiastic Station Hands to join our hands-on operation. Come be part of a team where your skills truly make a difference ABOUT THE ROLES Station Hands A hands-on role where no two days are the same You'll be responsible for day-to-day station operations, including cattle handling, bore runs, machinery operation, fencing, and general property maintenance. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, being active, and contributing directly to the success of the property. Leading Hand A step up from the Station Hand role, the Leading Hand takes on all hands-on duties while also supporting the Property Manager in team leadership, training, livestock programs, and overall station coordination. You'll play a key role in guiding operations and staff, stepping in to lead when the Property Manager is away, and ensuring the station runs smoothly every day. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Core Responsibilities (Both Roles) Carry out cattle husbandry: mustering, drafting, processing & trucking Daily monitoring of stock welfare, pasture condition & water points Operate and maintain station machinery, vehicles & plant Complete bore runs, maintain turkey nests, troughs, pipelines & pumps Perform repairs on fencing, buildings & infrastructure Record keeping for water, stock numbers, maintenance & daily tasks Act as a respectful, safety-focused team member Represent CCC professionally in the local community Additional Responsibilities - Leading Hand 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 WHAT YOU'LL BRING Station Hands Experience with cattle and station work 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 Leading Hand Everything above, plus: Significant experience in a similar-scale cattle operation Proven ability to lead, train and motivate a team 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 Click Apply Now and submit your resume. For more information, contact: )