Beef & Cattle Stations Internship — Australia
Paid station and ranch training in mustering, breeding, pasture management and cattle handling.
Program overview
Live and work on large-scale beef operations. You will learn low-stress stock handling, mustering, yard work and drafting, breeding and calving management, weaner training, rotational grazing and feed budgeting, plus the fencing, water and machinery maintenance that keeps a station running. Placements are with vetted Australia host employers, with Agrilivex managing matching, visa documentation and in-country support end to end.
Eligibility
- Diploma / B.Sc / M.Sc in Agriculture, Animal Science or Veterinary
- Age 18–35 with a valid passport
- Conversational English — no IELTS required
- Physically fit for outdoor work in heat, dust and variable weather
- Driving licence and prior livestock exposure preferred
Roles & Responsibilities
- Mustering on bikes, horses or vehicles and yard drafting
- Vaccination, drenching, tagging and weighing
- Calving supervision and weaner education
- Rotational grazing, pasture assessment and feed budgeting
- Fencing, water points and general station maintenance
- Livestock records, NLIS/traceability and herd software
Skills You'll Learn
- Low-stress stock handling and yard work
- Beef breeding, joining and calving management
- Pasture measurement and grazing rotation planning
- Cattle nutrition, supplementation and condition scoring
- Machinery operation and station maintenance
- Livestock traceability, compliance and record keeping
Benefits
- Award-rate AUD wages paid weekly with superannuation
- On-site or subsidised accommodation, often with meals
- Placement under Australia's Approved Employer framework
- Australian workplace mentor plus Agrilivex support
- Certificate of Completion and employer reference letter
- Pathway to extend, upskill or move to a longer-term visa
Structured week-by-week training.
Salary
Award-rate wages — typically AUD 25–32/hour with weekend, evening and overtime loadings. Monthly gross AUD 3,200–4,500 depending on hours. Superannuation is paid on top by the employer and can be claimed back when you leave Australia permanently.
Accommodation
On-site quarters, a shared cottage or a subsidised share house near the workplace. Many rural placements include meals or a food allowance and a vehicle for work use.
Work Schedule
Standard 38–45 hour week with seasonal peaks around harvest, calving, lambing or shearing. One to two rostered days off per week.
From application to arrival.
Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) or Training visa (subclass 407), chosen based on your background and program length. Agrilivex manages employer nomination, documentation and the Australian Embassy submission.
Documents required.
- Passport (minimum 18 months validity)
- Education certificates and transcripts
- Updated CV highlighting any beef & cattle stations or farm experience
- English proficiency proof (interview-based, no IELTS)
- Financial capacity documents for the visa
- Medical fitness certificate and police clearance
Frequently asked.
Do I need to ride a horse or motorbike?
Not beforehand. Stations train you on bikes and vehicles during induction; horse work depends on the property and your comfort level.
Is superannuation refundable?
Yes. Employer super contributions can be claimed as a Departing Australia Superannuation Payment once you leave permanently.
How soon can I start the Australia program?
Intakes run through the year around the beef & cattle stations season. From a complete application, most candidates depart within 3–4 months once matching, offer and visa steps are done.
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