Lead and develop a strong team Enjoy station life near Cloncurry About the role: Paraway Pastoral Company is seeking a Head Stockperson to join our team at Clonagh Station, in the southern gulf region near Cloncurry. Covering more than 210,000 hectares, Clonagh runs a large-scale crossbred breeding and trading operation. With a mix of open downs country and river frontage, secure water and well maintained infrastructure, it’s a chance to be part of one of Australia’s premier northern station operations. The Clonagh compound includes comfortable living quarters, a staff kitchen and recreation club and horse-riding facilities. Clonagh is centrally located in the gulf region, making weekend campdrafting and other social events a favourite for staff. We’re looking for an experienced and capable Head Stockperson taking a lead role in the day-to-day livestock operations and supporting the Station Manager in delivering safe, productive, and efficient outcomes. As Head Stockperson, you’ll lead a team of station hands, ensuring livestock work is carried out to a high standard and in line with our animal welfare, safety, and production goals. You’ll take pride in developing your team, planning work ahead of time, and contributing to the smooth running of the station. Key Responsibilities Lead, supervise, and train a team of station hands during all livestock and general station activities Coordinate mustering programs, yard work, and stock handling to ensure animal welfare and safety standards are met Contribute to our 50-mare horse breeding program for the Northern region, ensuring the development and maintenance of a high-quality, well-handled horse herd to meet station and operational requirements. Maintain accurate records of stock movements and treatments Operate and maintain plant, machinery, and vehicles safely and effectively Support the Station Manager with planning, communication, and team development Contribute to a positive, respectful team culture and set the standard for professional conduct What You’ll Bring Proven experience in a similar role within a large-scale cattle operation Strong leadership and communication skills with a genuine interest in developing others Sound livestock handling and husbandry knowledge Ability to plan and prioritise work safely and efficiently Competence in operating and maintaining motorbikes, horses, and station machinery A proactive approach, reliability, and commitment to teamwork What We Offer On-station accommodation and meals A supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression Access to training, leadership development, and staff wellbeing programs The chance to be part of a leading, Australian, values-driven pastoral business If you’re an experienced Head Stockperson ready to take the next step in your career, or you’re looking for the challenge of your first Head Stockperson position, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV via the link, or for further details, please call Peter Raleigh on 0474 138 437.
