Experienced Station Hand & Governess / Homestead Assistant Couple, TENNANT CREEK
Posted: 16/08/2025
Are you both ready to take on a unique outback experience? Bring your skills to this NT cattle station and live your best lives in the Territory!
Overview
Two positions exist - one for an Experienced Station Hand and one for a Governess / Homestead Assistant. Both roles report directly to the property owners and work closely with other station staff and family members. Located 130 km southeast of Tennant Creek, our client's family-run station spans nearly a million acres and supports a predominantly Droughtmaster composite herd. They are a close-knit family of six who are passionate about the land, cattle, and the unique lifestyle of the NT. The Southern Barkly region offers spectacular scenery, a strong sense of community, and the chance to truly live the outback experience. Separate cottage accommodation + meals / food supplied.
Governess / Homestead Assistant
- Create engaging, creative, and educational activities; prepare and teach a Year 5 student in the schoolroom for the remainder of the school year (must be able to commit until year\'s end).
- Support and engage with a 3-year-old preparing for school next year.
- Assist with general homestead duties when not teaching.
- Encourage learning both in and outside the classroom.
- Be bright, energetic, and proactive in getting things done.
- Help integrate the children into station life and outdoor learning opportunities.
Experienced Station Hand
- Mustering cattle using 4x4 vehicles.
- Yard processing and trucking of cattle.
- Operating earthmoving machinery - trucks, dozers, graders, loaders, excavators.
- Fencing repairs and construction.
- Fire management and firefighting.
- Mechanical repairs (welding skills highly regarded).
- Infrastructure maintenance and improvements.
- General station upkeep and practical problem-solving.
Selection Criteria
- Maturity and strong communication skills.
- Reliability and a good work ethic.
- Willingness and ability to live in a remote location.
- Proven station experience (Station Hand role).
- Teaching or governess experience (Governess / Homestead Assistant role).
- Flexibility and willingness to help across different tasks.
- Positive attitude and ability to work well in a small team.
Additional Particulars
- Family-owned, close-knit working workplace
- Meals provided Monday-Friday; food supplied for weekends.
- Self-contained cottage accommodation included.
- Wages negotiable based on experience.
- Opportunities to develop skills and experience in station life.
- Work alongside a passionate and supportive team.
- Applications will be considered as they are received.
- Both roles are permanent positions and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor does our client offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.
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📌 Experienced Station Hand & Governess / Homestead Assistant Couple, TENNANT CREEK
🏢 AusAG Rural
📍 Tennant Creek