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Hospitality & Farm
Flame Hill Vineyard Montville, Sunshine Coast
Published: 26th January 2022
Flamehill Vineyard has employment available for motivated experienced hospitality staff with some farm work available... Read more
Jillaroo Station Hand Position
Charles Ashby & co Coonalpyn, South Australia
Published: 26th December 2021
We require 1 or 2 girls to work on cattle properties in the upper south-east of South Australia. Farm work includes... Read more
2022 Positions Available
Porcpine QLD Hughenden, Cairns
Published: 26th December 2021
JOBS AVAILABLEStation hands / ist yearsJobs include but not limited too, general station duties offencing,... Read more
Nanny / Domestic
Victory Grazing Alice springs, Alice Springs
Published: 12th December 2021
Victory Downs station is family run cattle station in the Northern Territory (320km south of Alice Springs)We are... Read more
Jackaroo Farmhand
Stewart Wirrinya, New South Wales
Published: 29th November 2021
Looking for a person to come for a month to help with Harvest . Must have a drivers license , Understand... Read more
Cattle Station Hand
Bamboo Pasteral Northen Queensland, Cairns
Published: 29th November 2021
EXPERIENCE BEAUTIFUL CAPE YORK PENINSULACATTLE STATIONSingle or couple wanted to help with all aspects of... Read more
Station Cook/all Rounder
Jenyns Pastoral West Kimberley, Western Australia
Published: 7th November 2021
Do you want to work on a Kimberley Cattle Station over the wet season? (November to March)We are looking for a:... Read more
Station Cook
Consolidated Pastoral Company Victoria River, Northern Territory
Published: 7th October 2021
SHORT TERM - 6 TO 8 WEEK POSITIONWe are looking for people to join CPC with a proactive, positive and can-do... Read more
Personal Carer/ Home Help
Daniels Cloncurry, Queensland
Published: 4th October 2021
I am looking for a live-in female helper, aged around 25-30. To help me take care of the house and my husband. I am... Read more
Station Hand
Neales River Livestock Oodnadatta, SA, South Australia
Published: 21st September 2021
Allandale Station is located in the far north of South Australia, covering 1.2 million acres of the south-east... Read more
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RFTTEJOBS Brisbane, Darwin
Published: 17th September 2021
Cattle Stations and Farms around Australia are always looking for good workers to join their team for the season or... Read more
Mechanic Or Bore Runner
RFTTEJOBS Northern Territory, Alice Springs
Published: 8th September 2021
NOW HIRING | VARIOUS POSITIONS | IMMEDIATE STARTLAKE NASH CATTLE STATION, NTGeorgina Pastoral Company are... Read more
Rural Fencing Work
Rangeland Services Pty Ltd WA, Western Australia
Published: 5th September 2021
Fence construction work on cattle stations farms and mine sites.Working in teams, will train.Accom, meals,... Read more
Au Pair/housekeeping/ Mother's Help - Clermont Cq Cattle Station Start Immediate
Hicks CLERMONT, Queensland
Published: 4th August 2021
Due to our last young lady wanting to her explore more of Australia, we are looking for our next homehelper/house... Read more
Station Hand
Stationhand rural, Western Australia
Published: 1st August 2021
Station hands required for general station duties and cattle musterCattle handling/motor bike experience preferred... Read more
Station Cook
Hancock Agriculture Birdsville, Queensland
Published: 30th July 2021
We seek a cook to join our Durrie cattle station in the Channel Country of south west QLD until the end of November... Read more
Domestic/cleaner - Cattle Station Nw Qld
Alcoyne Grazing Co JULIA CREEK, Townsville
Published: 23rd July 2021
Domestic/cleaner position available on our family run cattle station in North West QLD to help with general... Read more
Gardner/stationhand - Cattle Station Nw Qld
Alcoyne Grazing Co JULIA CREEK, Townsville
Published: 16th July 2021
Gardner/groundskeeper position available on our family run cattle station in North West QLD to help with general... Read more
Farm Work/au Pair
Southampton Downs Tambo, Queensland
Published: 9th July 2021
We are looking for someoneto join our team on a large cattle station near Tambo.The job will consist of feeding... Read more
Single Female - Help W/children & Cleaning. Cattle Station Central Qld $$$
Central QLD Organic Cattle Station INJUNE, Queensland
Published: 16th June 2021
Hello,Together with my husband and two boys (ages 5yrs and 3yrs) we are the second generation on our beautiful... Read more
Au Pair Needed On Family Owned Cattle Station.own Accomodation.start Late...
Diamond Cattle Co Winton, Queensland
Published: 15th June 2021
We are a fun, caring and busy working family looking for an AuPair on our cattle station in North Western QLD.We... Read more
Au Pair/ Home Help - Clermont Cq Cattle Station Start Immediate
Hicks CLERMONT, Queensland
Published: 1st May 2021
Due to our last young lady wanting to her explore more of Australia, we are looking for our next homehelper/house... Read more
Cattle Station Female Domestic/gardener
Mt Doreen Propietors ALICE SPRINGS, Alice Springs
Published: 14th April 2021
Cattle station looking for female domestic/gardener. Start date ASAP a few months work for right candidate can pick... Read more
Station Caretaker
Pritchard Wanaaring, New South Wales
Published: 1st April 2021
The job is on an outback NSW sheep and cattle station.You will be 200klm west of Bourke.The job entails general... Read more
Cleaner/kitchenhand & Au Pair
Hawkzone Agriculture MARBLE BAR, Western Australia
Published: 22nd March 2021
Hawkzone Group are seeking two employees for an immediate start. We are located 200km from Port Hedland and 600km... Read more
Housekeeper
Tattarang Onslow, Western Australia, Western Australia
Published: 22nd March 2021
HOUSEKEEPERWHO ARE WE?Minderoo Station is a core component of the wider Harvest Road and Minderoo Foundation... Read more
Station Hand
Arubiddy Sheep Station Cocklebiddy, Western Australia
Published: 20th March 2021
SHEEP STATION NULLARBOR PLAIN WA$25+ Per Hour - Must be willing to live in remote region.Two positions available... Read more
Horse Training Farm Experience
Mylandra Partnership Forbes, New South Wales
Published: 16th March 2021
Help us to look after and exercise our polocrosse horses. Learn more about this exciting ,fast game. Travel with us... Read more
House Keeper / All Rounder
Cobbold Gorge Tours and Accommodation Forsayth, Queensland
Published: 11th March 2021
Cobbold Gorge Tours is currently seeking hands-on, experienced, highly motivated and passionate people to help us... Read more
Station Cooks Wanted!
RFTTEJOBS QLD, NT & WA, Broome
Published: 22nd February 2021
There are several Cattle Station Cooking positions currently available, includes accommodation and meals + excellent... Read more
Station Hands
Log Cabin Lands Barraba, New South Wales
Published: 19th February 2021
Two Station hands required on cattle operation in Northern NSW.7kms from the Town ship of Barraba.Horse riding... Read more
Welder For Cattle Station
Dumbarton Cattle Co Dingo, Queensland
Published: 17th February 2021
Dumbarton Cattle Co is looking for a practical, hands on Welder to work on a grain shed and feedlot build. Willing... Read more
Domestic/cleaner - Cattle Station Nw Qld
Alcoyne Grazing Co JULIA CREEK, Queensland
Published: 15th February 2021
Domestic/cleaner position available on our family run cattle station in North West QLD to help with general... Read more
Domestic/cleaner - Cattle Station Nw Qld
Alcoyne Grazing Co JULIA CREEK, Queensland
Published: 14th February 2021
Domestic/cleaner position is available on our family run cattle station in North West Queensland to help with general... Read more
Horse Training Farm Experience
Mylandra Partnership Forbes, New South Wales
Published: 31st January 2021
Help us to look after and exercise our polocrosse horses. Learn more about this exciting ,fast game. Travel with us... Read more
Station Hand
Avondale Station Mossgiel, New South Wales
Published: 30th January 2021
**Immediate start**Position available for male or female on large isolated sheep station in western NSW. Mostly... Read more
Station Hand
Neales River Livestock Oodandatta, South Australia
Published: 25th January 2021
Allandale Station is located in the far north of South Australia, covering 1.2 million acres of the south-east... Read more
Station Cook
Triploe C Beef Pentland, Townsville
Published: 6th January 2021
Triple C Beef is a family run operation with properties throughout North QLD.We are currently seeking a cook for... Read more
Home Help/ Farm Hand
BST Pty Ltd Charters Towers, Townsville
Published: 21st December 2020
All rounder required for North Queensland Cattle Station.Position includes a variety of roles - ranging from... Read more
Experienced Station Hand - Family Cattle Station
Wynberg Station Cloncurry, Queensland
Published: 10th December 2020
We are looking for an experienced farm hand to work with us on family owned cattle station near Cloncurry in North... Read more
Station Cook
North Star Pastoral Daly Waters, Northern Territory
Published: 7th December 2020
North Star Pastoral are seeking a cook to join the team at Maryfield Station.Ideally located just 45km from the... Read more
Work For Accommodation In A Tropical Rainforest Hostel
Jackaroo Treehouse Mission Beach, Queensland
Published: 2nd December 2020
Feel like living in the tropics and enjoying the tropical rainforest and beach lifestyle?Want to work on your tan... Read more
Home Help/gardener
BST Pty Ltd Charters Towers, Townsville
Published: 25th September 2020
Active person required for 4.5 hours a day to help around the house and gardening on family cattle station.Role... Read more
Station Hand
Arthella Pastoral Company Pty Ltd Middlingbank, New South Wales
Published: 17th September 2020
Arthella Pastoral Company requires a fit hardworking person to carry out farm work on sheep and cattle farm in the... Read more
Teacher/home Help For Cattle Station
BST Pty Ltd Charters Towers, Townsville
Published: 12th September 2020
Qualified primary school teacher required for 8 weeks work teaching an 8 year boy, Grade 2 curriculum.Some home... Read more
Cattle Station Cook
Armraynald Station Burketown, Queensland
Published: 18th July 2020
Cattle station in the North west QLD, looking for a relief station cook for three to four months. Accomodation and... Read more
Horse Traning Free Food And Accomodation
Mylandra Partnership Forbes, New South Wales
Published: 14th July 2020
Help us to look after and exercise our polocrosse horses. This year our Polocrosse season runs till end of... Read more
Station Hand Labour
Johnson Hughenden, Queensland
Published: 2nd May 2019
Station hand workFencing yard building welding machinery operating eg loader skid steer fork lift cattle mustering... Read more
Au Pair/ Nanny
Ashbacher Surat, Queensland
Published: 23rd May 2018
Au pair wanted - Immediate start, 3 weeks(option for longer for right person)Experience rural Australia on a... Read more
Rural Au Pair
Licciardo St George, Queensland, Queensland
Published: 4th April 2018
Lovely family with two children aged 6yo and 2yo are looking for their next rural Au Pair.The family are... Read more
Station Hand - Fencing
CWL Shearing Crookwell, New South Wales
Published: 24th February 2018
Currently looking for workers for fencing on rural propertiesLocation in Crookwell and surrounding suburbs Read more
Cattle Station Position
Cattle Station Kynuna, Queensland
Published: 9th January 2018
We require some help on our cattle station to assist the manager with the general running of the property.The... Read more
Au Pair/nanny Wanted
Struckel Greenvale, QLD , Queensland
Published: 3rd January 2018
Are you looking for a true Outback Experience, looking to meet amazing people & eating home cooked meals around the... Read more
Aupair On Cattle Station For Short Term
- Kalgoorlie , Western Australia
Published: 3rd January 2018
Aupair neededone kid 9 old and very independent she just need an adult around.Located on a cattle station... Read more
Domestic, Nanny Duties In Exchange For Outback Aussie Experience (full Board...
Blacklock Georgetown Qld, Cairns
Published: 10th October 2017
Accommodation, food and limited WI-FI in exchange for Domestic (cooking and cleaning) and nannying duties (6 month... Read more
Cook/gardener
Nonning Pastoral Company Port Augusta SA, South Australia
Published: 25th April 2017
We are a million acre sheep station only 5 hours drive from Adelaide, west of port Augusta.We are looking for... Read more
Farmhand / Gardener
Barunah Plains Station Inverleigh , Victoria
Published: 26th February 2017
Farmhand wanted for family farm 30minutes from Geelong, 1hour 20 minutes from Melbourne. Barunah Plains station is... Read more
Multiple Farm/hospitality Positions Available
Workers Wanted Cairns Surrounds, Cairns
Published: 12th February 2017
Workers required for multiple locations in North QueenslandFarm Positions - Various roles for Males and Females ,... Read more
Looking For Farm Hand Work
forde any, New South Wales
Published: 5th January 2017
I am a 25 year old English girl currently looking for farm work starting in February. I have just worked for 3... Read more
Outback Cattle Station - Horse Rider/stock Camp Co-ordinator
Neales River Livestock Oodnadatta, South Australia
Published: 26th September 2016
Seeking am outgoing, energetic girl to help with exercising and all other jobs associated with maintaining the... Read more
Position Vacant For Couple In Contract Mustering Crew, Camp Cook/ Stockman.
Cob n Co Contracting Daly Waters, Darwin
Published: 11th August 2016
Hello,We are needing a couple to join our contract mustering crew based at Daly Waters, NT. The crew consists of 8... Read more
Home Tutor/teacher
Gilgunyah Station Hughenden , Queensland
Published: 18th July 2016
Hi, we live on a cattle station 100km north west of Hughenden in sunny QLD.We are looking for a friendly, happy,... Read more
Au Pair Needed For A Busy Family
Weipa Caravan Park & Camping Ground Weipa, Qld, 4874 , Queensland
Published: 12th July 2016
A beautiful 8yo girl and cheeky 3yo old boy need a fun loving, energetic, kind and mature minded nanny to watch over... Read more
Teacher/governess Reqd For Cattle Station 2nd Year Visa Welcome
Nick Weir Contract Mustering Julia Creek, Queensland
Published: 13th March 2016
Outback Queensland Teacher’sPosition Term 1-4 2017Experience The Real OutbackIf you are looking for a... Read more
Station Hands
Hostel Gin Gin, Queensland
Published: 11th February 2016
station hands needed in gin gin, qldwork is arranged through working hostel - however live in option at the farm... Read more
Governess/home Tutor For Cattle Station
Kalala Station Daly Waters, Northern Territory
Published: 25th January 2016
Governess/Home Tutor required for family owned and operated station, Daly Waters, NT.We go through the Katherine... Read more
Learn The Skills Of A Jackaroo Or Jillaroo, No Experience Needed
Goticopark Blayney
Published: 28th December 2015
Learn the skills of a Jackaroo or Jillaroo No experience needed... Read more
Plumber In Outback Queensland
Crawford Plumbing Julia Creek, Outback Queensland
Published: 20th November 2015
Plumber required to start in the new year.Accommodation supplied.Work vehicle supplied.Own tools preferred.... Read more
Home-help - Cooking, Cleaning, Nannying, Etc.
NAPCO Remote NT, Northern Territory
Published: 16th September 2015
Position available on a remote, company run cattle station in theNorthern TerritoryThe position is an all-rounder... Read more
Cleaning / Hospitality/ Farming
Mt Ive Trust Mt Ive Station Gawler Ranges SA, South Australia
Published: 11th September 2015
Mt Ive is a sheep station located 'off the beaten track' within the ancient volcanic Gawler Ranges, SA. 200ks... Read more
Gov/teacher
Toni Whyte Georgetown, Queensland
Published: 11th September 2015
GOVERNESS/TEACHERHi looking for someone who loves kids love the outback and is a happy loving girl to teach... Read more
Live In Nanny In Outback Queensland
Mitchel, Queensland
Published: 14th August 2015
Wanted for immediate start - Live in Nanny for 3 weeks plus.Looking for a reliable, trustworthy easy going person... Read more
Cattle Station Outback Experience
W Station Anywhere
Published: 2nd June 2015
Cattle station in the Far North of South Australia, approx 10 hours from Adelaide and 5 hours from Alice Springs... Read more
Cattle Station
TCC Quilpie, Queensland
Published: 14th March 2015
Looking for 2 English speaking females for one month with possibility of longer on a cattle station in Western... Read more
Remote House Sitter /nanny
AF PRIOR Mt Garnet, Cairns
Published: 16th January 2015
Hi we are a young family that live on a remote cattle station. My husband has recently had an accident that requires... Read more
Help Exchange In The Outback
Mt Swan Station Mt Swan Station, Northern Territory
Published: 27th October 2014
We are looking of some help (gardening, helping in a Community Store, general maintenance) in exchange or food and... Read more
Female Backpacker Needed ( Second Year Visa Work)
shalene rooney , Queensland
Published: 17th August 2014
Hello,I am looking for a fun, responsible female to help out around the house/ farm. I live I Nth Queensland ( 2... Read more
Cattle Station Work Outback Wa.
Swan Valley nursery , Western Australia
Published: 6th June 2014
Hi All,My boss has a cattle station which is about 1000km's north of Perth, he is looking for people to help with... Read more
Teacher For School Of The Air Students
Kate Greenfield , South Australia
Published: 19th December 2013
Amazing opportunity to work with two bright bubbly boys studying with School of the Air who require a teacher for the... Read more
Nanny / Home Help On Cattle Station
Nancy Shrimp , Queensland
Published: 22nd November 2013
We have a great job for a backpacker who loves kids and would like to come and experience a bit of country life. We... Read more
Help Needed Asap
Jumba Holdings Pty Ltd , Queensland
Published: 2nd November 2013
Help needed around home and with children on Cattle Station North QLD. 3 girls 3 1/2 and 10 week old twins. Mother is... Read more
Cook/gardener
Jersey Plains Pastoral Co Pty Ltd , Queensland
Published: 31st August 2013
We require someone who can cook for a camp of men and help with the Gardens on a cattle station outside Cloncurry,... Read more
House And Garden Help On Cattle Station
Nicole , Queensland
Published: 28th August 2013
I am looking for some help in the house and gardens on a cattle station located 2 hours north west of Charleville... Read more
Station Jobs in Australia
Australia is a wide brown land of almost mind-boggling vastness. It's so big that its mainland can fit all of Western Europe and vast parts of the east. The Aussie mainland is also close to the same size as the United States.
With so much room to play with, Australia is a paradise full of adventure that's at the top of every backpacker's to-do list, with everything from world-class surf breaks to wineries, rock climbing and indigenous culture to explore and enjoy.
Best of all, you can get paid to holiday there, with working visas available for backpackers to spend heaps of time in Australia and earn some coin to help the local economy and their own pockets.
Station jobs for backpackers are some of the most popular roles, combining hard work with adventure second to none. So, to help get you in the saddle, here's what you need to know:
Working on a station
With so much land down under, Australia has become one of the world's biggest agricultural producers with vast tracts of the nation devoted to cattle and sheep grazing. This has led to the creation of what's known down under as stations, which are just like American ranches. Here you'll find some of the most common farm jobs in Australia.
Anna Creek Station in South Australia is the world's largest cattle station with its livestock grazing over 23,677 square kilometres, which makes it just over half the size of Switzerland.
There are hundreds of stations dotted around the nation, and there's always work to be done and high demand for hands to do it.
Station jobs for backpackers
While there are many jobs available, the main station jobs for backpackers are usually to do with running the household or maintaining the livestock.
It's said that an army marches on its stomach, and on a station, the station cook is responsible for keeping the army of workers well-fed and satisfied. Depending on the size of the station and its workforce, there may be a whole team of station cooks on hand, preparing meals and snacks throughout the day and night.
Another important role is that of a nanny, also known as a Governess on an Australian station. This person is responsible for the care and sometimes education of any children that may be at the station, whether they are the sons and daughters of the station owner or even the workers.
Outside, the main focus of an Australian station is the care of livestock, with cattle and sheep spread out grazing over hundreds or even thousands of kilometres.
Station hands – also called Jackaroos (males) and Jillaroos (females) - are tasked with helping to take care of the livestock and helping out with whatever jobs need doing around the station. This can be everything from putting in new fences to taking out the rubbish.
You can also be put on horseback and tasked with mustering the livestock when the time comes to round them up for sale or checks, or ride out to find lost animals. This is a prized job and one that even Prince Harry has done!
Horses are a big part of life on an Australian station, so Stud Hands are required to help take care of all the equine needs, everything from feeding to grooming. Another major job is Tractor Operator, which involves operating heavy plant machinery around the station.
What you'll need to work on a station
Stations have been established in Australia since the nation's earliest days, so they tend to be well-oiled workplaces that are used to new arrivals and showing them the ropes. Due to their remoteness, you can expect to be given accommodation of some kind on most stations, usually a bunkhouse or quarters called a “donga” that has sleeping areas and bathrooms and toilets.
These quarters are usually quite sparse, so it's wise to check with the station you are working at beforehand if you need to bring your own blankets, sheets and pillows, and any other essential supplies.
If you have your own accommodation, like a van with sleeping quarters, most stations will allow you to drive that onto the property.
For food, many stations provide meals with a dedicated station cook, though whether this service is included as part of your employment or paid out of pocket depends on the individual station.
Regardless of the station you're working at, it's vital that you have the right clothing so you can do the work effectively and stay protected. With the sun an ever-present element, if you're working outside, you'll need a good quality wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, with hardwearing long-sleeve shirts and tough trousers like jeans. You'll also need a sturdy pair of boots and plenty of changes of socks and underwear. Many stations will provide safety gear for jobs like Jackaroo/Jilleroo and station cook.
Just like preparing for any job, it's always best to check with the station you're working at what you'll need to bring before you arrive.
Station work that helps you travel
Aside from the great adventure and decent pay that station work can bring, a huge drawcard for taking on this kind of employment is supporting extensions to visas for backpackers.
Working on a remote cattle or sheep station can count as what's called “specified work” for gaining a 2nd or 3rd year visa extension for your working holiday.
Specified work has a number of categories of jobs that count toward this extension, and station work is classified as "plant and animal cultivation." The guidelines say your plant and animal cultivation work must be "maintaining animals for the purpose of selling them or their bodily produce, including natural increase" or "immediate processing of animal products including shearing, butchery, packing and tanning."
With sheep and cattle stations directly involved in developing livestock for sale they firmly meet these guidelines and represent a great opportunity to qualify for an extension of your stay in Australia. And what could be better than being paid to have an adventure that extends your holiday?