Join our team as an experienced station hand, where we live by the motto "Managing good assets with good people." Your expertise will support our cattle and farming operations in the Mackenzie River region, between Rockhampton and Emerald. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to our success and be part of a team committed to excellence in agriculture.
Key Responsibilities
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Cattle management, including mustering and conducting animal husbandry tasks, ensuring it is done precisely and safely
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General farm duties including feeding, checking water, fencing, operating machinery and general farm maintenance
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Property development programs related to farm infrastructure, pastures, and cultivation
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Assist management to achieve production objectives
Requirements
You will
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Be physically fit
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Have good low stress livestock handling skills and previous experience operating general farm machinery
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Hold a C class, manual drivers’ licence
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Have good communication skills
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Be reliable, punctual and have a good work ethic
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Be able to work on your own and with others
Benefits
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You will be paid an hourly rate, assessed against the Pastoral Award dependant on your skills and experience
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On Farm accommodation, inclusive of internet and utilities
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Ability to bring your own horses/working dogs (by negotiation)
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Eligibility for the company's group salary continuance, group life insurance plan, and annual bonus scheme subject to eligibility criteria
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit a covering letter addressing the criteria mentioned above and your resume via our website by 20 February 2026. Please note that candidates may be evaluated before the closing date.
About Rural Funds Management
Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.6 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 28 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states.
At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace.
Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 250 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.