Station Hand - Beckworth Court Station

Beckworth Court, Clunes, Victoria

• Hands-on role in an intensive livestock operation with sheep and cattle breeding enterprises — great scope for career growth within a small, motivated team.
• Well-equipped property with modern machinery and animal husbandry facilities.
• Three-bedroom house provided, in a great location with easy access to regional centres.

Paraway Pastoral Company is seeking a Station Hand to join our team at Beckworth Court.

Beckworth Court is located 5 minutes from the town of Clunes and 30 minutes to major regional centre Ballarat. The property has an average carrying capacity of 35,000 DSE. Enterprises include a 1st cross sheep flock with capacity to lamb down 11,000hd joined to Poll Dorset rams, ran alongside an Angus cattle breeding enterprise calving down up to 700hd on improved pastures. With strong infrastructure and a supportive team, Beckworth Court is a great place to develop your skills in a progressive livestock business, backed by a leading pastoral company.

About the role:

This is a hands-on role with real ownership. You’ll be a trusted part of the day-to-day running of Beckworth Court, working closely with the Overseer and supporting the Station Manager to keep our sheep and cattle operation performing. You’ll be backed to work independently, make good calls on the job, and see the results of your work in the stock, the pastures and the numbers. 

This is an opportunity to work with a professional, safety-minded and high-performing crew, where teamwork, animal welfare, pride in the job and a commitment to continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of livestock handling, mustering and husbandry across our sheep and Angus cattle enterprises, using low-stress stock handling to maintain high animal welfare standards
• Monitor livestock condition and productivity, picking up issues early and contributing to production targets
• Keep accurate livestock and paddock movement records in AgriWebb, using EID equipment such as Tru Test to support traceability and compliance
• Operate and maintain plant, machinery and vehicles to a high standard
• Look after the water, fencing and yard infrastructure that keeps the property running, including a reliable stock water supply
• Contribute to daily work planning and step up to lead smaller crews and jobs when required
• Set the standard for safe work: model safe practices, report hazards and incidents, and uphold WHS, biosecurity and animal welfare obligations

What you’ll bring

• Prior farm experience and strong livestock handling skills
• Your own team of working dogs (compulsory)
• A practical approach, strong work ethic and commitment to safety
• Ability to work well in a small team and communicate clearly
• Pride in keeping equipment and facilities in order
• Current driver’s licence

What we offer

• A competitive pay package
• On-farm accommodation, 3 bedroom house with, Wi-Fi and utilities included
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career in agriculture, with external training opportunities available
• A supportive, people-first team environment
• The chance to work with a leading pastoral company

How to apply

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and a Q Fever vaccination (or be willing to obtain one).