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Station Hand & Leading Hand Katandra Station (Hughenden, QLD) Gunn Agri Partners (GAP) is one of Australias 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 10,00012,000 head annually moving through to southern properties. Ready for your next great challenge? Were 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! Youll 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. Youll 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 YOULL 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 YOULL 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: [email protected] 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 investors 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