Jumbuck Pastoral

Station Hand - Mulgathing Station

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Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced station hand (2–3+ years under your belt) to join the crew at Mulgathing Station — one of Jumbuck’s great outback sheep places.Jumbuck is a fourth-generation Australian pastoral business, running large-scale sheep and cattle operations across the country.Here at Mulgathing, we run around 30,000 Merinos over 530,700 hectares, with a small, capable team of 7. The station sits about 100km west of the Stuart Highway, midway between Glendambo and Coober Pedy.We’re after someone confident working with others and happy to take a lead with day-to-day station jobs — from helping guide junior staff to keeping the place running smoothly alongside management.If you can ride a 2-wheel motorbike, know your way around engines and waters, and love the variety of outback work, you’ll fit right in.What You’ll Be DoingMustering and stock work (on motorbikes)Yard work and sheep handlingWater runs, maintenance and repairs (solar, windmills, pipelines, troughs, gensets)Fencing, mechanical and general station maintenanceSupporting junior team members and helping them learn the ropesWhat’s on offer:Great day rate – pay based on experienceAll meals and accommodation included (air-conditioned single quarters with Starlink)6 weeks annual leaveBonus structure from day oneWork and live in one of the most stunning, remote parts of AustraliaIf you’re someone who enjoys the lifestyle, the open country, and being part of a tight-knit outback crew, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now and kick off your next chapter with Jumbuck.

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