Station Hand
Dampier Downs Broome, Western Australia
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Job Description
Outback by the Beach – Station hand position with the best of both worlds
Dampier Downs is a family-owned cattle station approximately 3 1/2 hours from Broome, WA. We are currently recruiting for the 2026 season. Start date is early March (depending on seasonal conditions) and the position is expected to run until early December. Please note, there is only one position available. Couples, pairs, groups need not apply.
Experience is not required but applicants must have a positive, proactive approach to life, a genuine willingness to contribute to the team and a real interest in livestock production. Transferrable skills such as power tool operation, welding, mechanical knowledge etc will be highly regarded.
What we offer:
• Full training in a wide variety of station duties
• Air conditioned, en-suite accommodation (single only)
• Work/life balance – consecutive days off every fortnight to explore Broome and Kimberley region
• Management team committed to developing your skills and abilities
• Competitive wages commensurate with award
What we are looking for (essential criteria):
• The legal right to work in Australia
• Physically fit
• Strong work ethic
• Manual driver’s license
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Non-smoker
• A genuine interest livestock production
• Work history that includes full-time hours (any industry)
If you are practical, have a can-do attitude, genuinely like animals, are able to work as part of a small team and are interested in experiencing all that comes with living and working on a remote cattle station, this could be the opportunity for you. Please note, there is no horse work involved and we have a strict no dog policy.
Full terms and conditions will be provided upon application. If you meet all the essential criteria and would like to apply, please upload a copy of your current resume (CV) including contact details of previous Australian employers.
Postcode: 6725 (Broome, Western Australia)
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Dampier Downs
Member since: June 2017
This employer uses a dampierdowns.com email account.
Industry:
Farming, Animals & Conservation