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The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) was founded in 1877 and is one of Australia's leading beef cattle companies, managing over 6.1 million hectares, largest single herd in the world and home to Five Founders Beef. NAPCo employs approximately 220 staff operating across Queensland and the Northern Territory, with 15 cattle stations, a Depot in Mount Isa, a Feedlot and Farm in the Darling Downs and an office in Brisbane's CBD.
  
We are looking for Bore Runners to join our crews in QLD or the NT. To be considered for Bore Runner positions to commence at the start of the 2026 season, please complete an online application, by attaching a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in joining our team. 
  
Day to day duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring and maintaining water supplies and associated infrastructure for livestock
• Re-fuelling / starting pumps
• Checking on stock
• General station maintenance including: maintaining fences etc,
• Working alone and unsupervised
• Performing your job safely and operating equipment in a safe manner
• Duties may differ slightly depending on individual station needs

 Ideally the successful candidate will:

• Have experience working as a Bore Runner
• Hold a current manual drivers licence
• Be a self-starter that is able to work autonomously and unsupervised
• Prior mechanical experience would be high regarded
• Have machinery operators and /or truck driving experience, is advantageous

Employee benefits

• Permanent full-time position, commence on station Feb/March 2026
• A competitive day rate | Generous annual leave entitlements | Season completion bonus
• We invest heavily in on-the-job training and all staff are offered and encouraged to complete a traineeship in Agriculture. 
• Meals and air-conditioned accommodation provided 
• NAPCo stations have a great social environment and give all employees the chance to attend our annual Station Challenge, ad-hoc campdrafts, sports days, fishing, camping etc..

Application Information:

• Click APPLY to submit an application
• If apply as a working couple, please ensure both resumes are submitted
• Applications open in September
• Applications will be reviewed, shortlisted and interviews held between October - December 2025
• Please only submit your application to this vacancy if you are looking for a position that commences in 2026.
• Not all stations accept dogs
• For more information on phone 0429 399 630 or email hr@napco.com.au

Pre-employment requirements
Prior to commencement, all new employees are required to undertake an Australian National Police Check and are also required to be vaccinated against Q Fever (all associated costs covered by NAPCO).
  
NAPCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

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