Station Hand jobs in Australia
Station hands work on cattle and sheep stations, handling livestock, fencing and general property maintenance. Roles are based on rural and remote properties across regional Australia.
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Car Detailer (Full - Time)- 2 Positions
Administration & Office Support / Other
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Join Hedland Hand Car Wash in South Hedland! Exciting full-time Car Detailer role with great salary, hands-on work, career growth & supportive team.
Office Manger (Full-Time)
Administration & Office Support / Office Management
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Join Hedland Hand Car Wash as an Office Manager! Lead staff, streamline operations, and grow your career with a supportive, expanding business.
Retail Manager
Retail & Consumer Products / Management - Store
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If you are a dedicated Retail Manager eager to make a meaningful impact and grow with a dynamic company, we encourage you to apply.
Storeperson – Chiller Hand
Retail & Consumer Products / Management - Store
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Efficient chiller hand needed to handle, pack, and manage fresh seafood in a fast-paced cold-storage environment.
Leading Hand Carpenter
Construction / Other
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Leading hand opportunity for the right candidate, Residential carpentry on high end projects in the western suburbs. 40/h + penalties + super
Station Hand - The Orient
Farming, Animals & Conservation / Other
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Station Hand – Full‑Time | House Included | Near Ingham QLD Tropical Cattle runs a grey Brahman stud and cattle trading operation at The Orient, a 14,500‑acre property 20 km from Ingham.
Scheduler / Rostering Coordinator - Allied Health
Administration & Office Support
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Our “Why” Recovery Station exists to empower people to live a quality life.
Speech Pathologist - Genuine Flexibility
Healthcare & Medical / Speech Therapy
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🏠 Genuine Flexible Working Hours to Support Your Work-Life Balance 📍 Opportunities Available Across the Hunter, Newcastle or Lake Macquarie – Full-Time, Part-Time or Contracting 💙 Rewarding and Diverse Adult Community Caseload Across Aged Care, NDIS, and DVA 👥 Industry-Leading Supervision, Training & Career Development 🧑💻 Extensive Admin & Scheduling Support So You Can Focus on Your Clients 💡 Tailored Career Pathways to Develop Your Clinical Interests & Leadership Potential including Neuro, Dysphagia, AAC, Leadership and more Looking for a role where you can focus on great clinical work, enjoy genuine flexibility and be supported to thrive professionally and personally?
Speech Pathologist - Genuine Flexibility
Healthcare & Medical / Speech Therapy
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🏠 Genuine Flexible Working Hours to Support Your Work-Life Balance 📍 Opportunities Available Across the Central Coast or Lake Macquarie – Full-Time, Part-Time or Contracting 💙 Rewarding and Diverse Adult, Adolescent and Aged Care Community Caseload 👥 Industry-Leading Supervision, Training & Career Development 🧑💻 Extensive Admin & Scheduling Support So You Can Focus on Your Clients 💡 Tailored Career Pathways to Develop Your Clinical Interests & Leadership Potential including Neuro, Dysphagia, AAC, Leadership and more Looking for a role where you can focus on great clinical work, enjoy genuine flexibility and be supported to thrive professionally and personally?
Talent Aquisition and P&C Advisor
Human Resources & Recruitment / Other
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Lead Talent Acquisition across a growing Allied Health Organisation Flexible, hybrid Full-Time position working from home and in the office Based at Toronto, Erina or Neutral Bay Autonomy, influence and the opportunity to make a real impact Talent Acquistion P&C Advisor Are you a high-performing recruiter who wants more than just filling vacancies?
Frequently Asked Questions
A station hand works on cattle or sheep stations, handling livestock, fencing and general property maintenance. The role requires practical outdoor skills and comfort working in remote, physically demanding conditions. This mix of practical and people-facing work is part of what keeps station hand varied from.
Formal qualifications are not always required for station hand jobs, though a rural operations certificate can help. A driver's licence and practical livestock handling skills matter most to employers. Building this foundation early makes it easier to move confidently into station hand roles as opportunities arise.
A station hand is a general term for rural property work, while jackaroo or jillaroo often describes someone earlier in their career, learning station skills, sometimes as part of a structured training program. Understanding this distinction helps candidates target the right station hand opportunities from the outset.
Yes, most station hand jobs involve remote living arrangements on the property itself, often with accommodation and meals provided as part of the employment package. Employers usually outline these specifics in the job ad itself, so it pays to read the full listing closely.
Station hands can progress into head stockman, station manager or overseer roles. Some move into their own property management or agribusiness positions with further experience. With the right experience, this progression can open doors well beyond a first role in station hand.
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