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Assistant Station Manager

Job description

Mount Hope Pastoral is a big, well-resourced place (145,971 acres across three properties), and this role comes with plenty of variety - goats, sheep, trade cattle in good years, plus fodder and cropping. You'll be based on one of the properties about 125km South of Cobar and 145km North of Hillston, with a 4-bedroom house provided.

This is a hands-on position where you'll assist with day-to-day operations, support and mentor the station team, and work closely with the Station Manager to drive livestock and cropping programs forward.

A bit about the role:

  • Oversee daily livestock and cropping activities
  • Mentor and guide station staff in safe, efficient practices
  • Ensure plant, equipment, and infrastructure are well maintained
  • Seasonal cropping support and machinery operation
  • Water runs, fencing, general maintenance
  • Using farm tech like Agriwebb (training available)

A bit about you:

  • Strong livestock husbandry and station operations experience
  • Confidence operating farm machinery and handling cropping tasks
  • A positive, team-focused approach to leadership
  • Safe, practical, and reliable
  • Motivation to step up into more responsibility and grow with the role

What's on offer:

  • Competitive pay package + 4-bedroom home, utilities, and meals
  • Casual work options for a partner, depending on availability
  • Family-friendly team who look out for each other
  • Career progression and training in a forward-thinking business

Please note this role is open to Permanent Australian Residents or Citizens only.

If you're keen for a rewarding role with responsibility, variety, and space to grow, we'd love to hear from you.