Station Hand & Leading Hand - Katandra Station (Hughenden, QLD)

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

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