Job Description

Leading Hand – Katandra Station (Hughenden, QLD)

Cunningham Cattle Co. | Gunn Agri Partners

Gunn Agri Partners (GAP) is one of Australia’s leading agricultural investment and management businesses, operating over 1 million hectares of grazing country and managing approx. 65,000 head of cattle across Queensland. Cunningham Cattle Co. forms a major part of this platform, running safe, professional, high-performing pastoral operations built on strong culture and continuous improvement.

Katandra is a key backgrounding and transit depot within the Cunningham portfolio — running 3,000 steers and 2,500 heifers on-station, plus receiving 10,000–12,000 head annually moving through to southern properties.

Leading Hand Responsibilities

• Lead crew during mustering and day-to-day operations
• Train, guide & support station staff in cattle handling and safe work practices
• Assist in implementing livestock programs, supplement strategies & grazing rotations
• Report livestock condition, pasture metrics & operational progress to management
• Coordinate toolbox talks and drive WHS compliance
• Assist with planning, maintenance schedules & asset management
• Step into Head Stockman duties when required

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in a similar-scale cattle operation
• Proven ability to lead, train and motivate a team
• Ability to ride horses and/or 2-wheel motorbikes safely
• Strong communication, reliability & willingness to learn
• Organised, practical and safety-focused
• Enjoy working outdoors and in a team environment
• Strong understanding of beef production systems
• Confident decision-maker with excellent time management
• Able to communicate clearly with crew and management

WHAT WE OFFER

• Onsite accommodation provided
• Strong safety-first culture
• Great work-life balance
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career
• Work closely with the Property Manager
• Internal transfer opportunities across properties
• Competitive remuneration, based on experience
• Supportive, professional team environment
• Stable, long-term employment with an industry-leading ag business

HOW TO APPLY

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