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
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
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: careers@gunnagri.com
Role Type
Pay Rate
24.28 AUD – 30.21 AUD (Hour)
Company Overview
Gunn Agri Partners was established in 2013 and provides agricultural investment and farm management services for Australian, North American and European investors. Our company adopts an industry-leading framework that integrates sustainability in the design and delivery of its strategies and a mandate to transparently report against investor's target outcomes. Gunn Agri manages $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed by the following platforms: Gunn Agri Cattle Fund: northern Australian grass-fed cattle, row cropping and natural asset development. The operating entity established in 2015 is Cunningham Cattle Co. Pty Ltd. Wollemi Farms: investing in permanent crop assets such as macadamias, avocados, and stone fruit across the eastern seaboard of Australia. The operating entity established in 2021 is Wollemi Farms Pty Ltd. Transforming Farming: mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2021 is Faulkner Farming Pty Ltd. Wilga Farming (Australia): mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2023 is Wilga Farming (Australia) Pty Ltd. Meldora: mixed farming enterprises which includes the development of carbon sequestration and biodiversity projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr
