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The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) was founded in 1877 and is one of Australia's leading cattle companies, managing over 6.1 million hectares and home of Five Founders Beef. NAPCo employs approximately 220 staff operating across Queensland and the Northern Territory, with 15 stations, a Depot in Mount Isa, a Feedlot and Farm in the Darling Downs and an office in Brisbane's CBD.

Mantuan Downs Station, QLD
Mantuan Downs Station is located between Springsure and Tambo, approximately 100km South-West of Springsure and is in close proximity to another NAPCo property - Cungelella Station. Presently Mantuan Downs has approximately 18,000 head of cattle and is a large-scale cattle breeding & finishing property covering 134,000ha. Country ranges from large areas of brigalow/wilga/bottle tree scrub to open downs, soft forest hollows and areas of lighter forest and ranges.

The Role
We are looking for a Head Stockman to join our crew at Mantuan Downs. The Head Stockman, working closely with the Station Manager, will lead a crew of approx 6 station hands ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the stock camp. For this position, you will need to be flexible and agile with the ability to think ahead! Position commences on station with the 2026 season. 

Day to day duties include:

• Running the stock camp
• Communicating clearly and leading by example
• Mustering on horseback and motorbikes
• Undertaking general station duties
• Operating machinery / trucks (on occasion)
• Working with the Outstation Overseer

Ideally the successful candidate will have:

• Experience working as a Leading Hand or Head Stockman on a cattle station
• An effective communication style and strong leadership skills
• Excellent livestock handling skills, of a quiet and sensible nature
• Strong horsemanship and Horse husbandry
• Motorbike riding skills
• Organisational and record keeping skills 
• Be committed to working safely in accordance with NAPCo's HSE policies and procedures
• A MR, HR or HC Licence (or willingness to get one)

 Employee benefits

• Permanent full-time position | Start on station Jan/Feb 2026
• Competitive day rates | Season completion bonus | Generous annual leave entitlements
• Meals and air-conditioned accommodation provided suitable for single or couple.
• NAPCo are proud to offer competitive pay, generous annual leave entitlements, travel reimbursement and transfer opportunities between stations at the end of the year.
• We invest heavily in on-the-job training and all staff are offered and encouraged to complete a traineeship in Agriculture.
• 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

• Due to the nature of the role, we will consider employing a couple, please submit both resumes if applying as a couple.
• Applications will close on 31st October 2025. Interviews will be held thereafter.
• To submit an application, click "APPLY"

For more information on this opportunity, please 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).

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