Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: $280-$320 per day
Benefits: Generous salary + Extras
Position Type: Full-time
Job Description: Our client is seeking a reliable, skilled Stock Person to join their well-established cattle operation based near Cambooya, QLD. This is a hands-on full-time role on a mixed feedlot and grazing property. Situated on 4,000 productive acres, this is a mixed feedlot and grazing operation running approximately 900 head in the feedlot and 900 head in paddocks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily livestock management, including mustering, horses are essential
- Yard work – drafting, processing, inducting, and health treatments
- General livestock checks
- Feeding livestock (tractor and loader operations)
- Monitoring water and feed systems
- Basic pen maintenance
- General farm maintenance, including fencing, water infrastructure, and equipment upkeep
Skills & Attributes:
- Confident with livestock in both yard and paddock work
- Horse riding skills and own horses are essential
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Reliable and committed to long-term work
- Practical and adaptable
- Sound understanding of cattle welfare and low-stress stock handling techniques
- Physically fit & capable
- Confidently operating machinery
This is a 10-day on / 4 off roster, offering a healthy work–life balance. The role is 90 % stock work with some feeding and maintenance tasks required. Competitive daily rates between $280 - $320 are offered, based on your experience, skills, and reliability. The property is conveniently located near Cambooya, with easy access to Toowoomba, Southbrook, and Pittsworth offering suitable accommodation options. Own transport is essential. If you’re an experienced stock person looking for a long-term position, we would love to hear from you!
Please note this position is not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders.
Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted applicants.