Ammaroo Station / Sandover Pastoral Company / Anna & Stewart Weir
Location
Please note that this information is general in nature and not necessarily completely relevant to the role that you may be offered or asked to do. It is intended as a guide and a starting point for your discussions. Roles may change as employers get to know you and understand your abilities and interests better.
geNeral information
Sandover Pastoral operates five properties, including Ammaroo Station, 350 kilometres north-east of Alice Springs.
Ammaroo Station is a large cattle station 350 kilometres north-east of Alice Springs along the Sandover Highway, and in the Sandover region. It is found in the far western section of the huge Georgina Basin.
The Station is run by Anna and her husband, and is normally operated by a team of 5-10 people.
Station role and Duties
A variety of station roles are possible from time to time.
Accommodation is provided, and a part or self catered arrangement is provided in workers quarters that are separate from the family.
The team (in 2026)
The team is made up of Anna and her husband, Stewart, their 26yo son (in 2026), two 19 year old Australian stationhands, one 50 year old, and a father / daughter pair (50s / 20s). From time to time other workers and contractors stay at the property. Typically there is a full time team of 8-10 people living and working on the station.
Accommodation
Part catered / self catering accommodation is provided.
Own rooms with private or shared bathrooms.
Satellite Internet / wifi is available.
Pay rates
Pay rates are based on the pastoral award, self / part catered accommodation and food is provided.
Superannuation and work cover are provided.
Travel
Travel is by plane to Alice Springs, and possibly a bus to a nearby roadhouse on the Stuart Highway, or collection by arrangement from Alice Springs. The best way to get to Alice Springs is by domestic flight.
Ammaroo Station is a large cattle station 350 kilometres north-east of Alice Springs along the Sandover Highway, and in the Sandover region. It is found in the far western section of the huge Georgina Basin.
The Station is run by Anna and her husband, and is normally operated by a team of 5-10 people.
Station role and Duties
A variety of station roles are possible from time to time.
Accommodation is provided, and a part or self catered arrangement is provided in workers quarters that are separate from the family.
The team (in 2026)
The team is made up of Anna and her husband, Stewart, their 26yo son (in 2026), two 19 year old Australian stationhands, one 50 year old, and a father / daughter pair (50s / 20s). From time to time other workers and contractors stay at the property. Typically there is a full time team of 8-10 people living and working on the station.
Accommodation
Part catered / self catering accommodation is provided.
Own rooms with private or shared bathrooms.
Satellite Internet / wifi is available.
Pay rates
Pay rates are based on the pastoral award, self / part catered accommodation and food is provided.
Superannuation and work cover are provided.
Travel
Travel is by plane to Alice Springs, and possibly a bus to a nearby roadhouse on the Stuart Highway, or collection by arrangement from Alice Springs. The best way to get to Alice Springs is by domestic flight.
images
AERIAL VIEW OF AMMAROO STATION
AROUND THE HOMESTEAD AND BUILDINGS
SOME OF THE HARDWARE (AND STEWART)
ACCOMMODATION
role / vacancy information
CLEANING / COOK / GARDENING ROLE - AMMAROO STATION - MAY 2026
Seeking hard working and friendly female to help out with cleaning, gardening and cooking an evening meal for about four people starting beginning of June.
About the role
Meals and accommodation
Breakfast is self help, some items are prepared for packed lunches, packed lunches are made up, and an evening meal (often roast beef meals) is cooked 6 days per week.
Daily routine and other notes
Typical workday hours are start at 7am, with a break in the middle of the day, and an evening meal served at around 6.30-7pm. Work is expected to be about 38 hours (full time hours) per week over 5 or 6 days per week.
Tasks would be explained in person at a morning meeting and various lists and checklists are provided, however the worker will need to be willing and able to work on their own initiative as well as follow these guides, seeing what work needs to be done, moving with purpose from task to task during the working day.
The worker is expected to be responsible for their own productivity and pace of work through each day, and to be able to communicate back to the owners / managers as often as required in every day.
The role requires a degree of physical fitness and willingness to move actively and with self discipline, as the station complex requires a lot of walking from place to place.
The employer is happy for the worker to wear headphones / listen to music while working, so long as this remains safe and that the work is being done at a good pace.
English Speaking and Comprehension must be at a good level. Good understanding of tasks is essential, as is being able to report back and share information with the team.
This is a cheerful, friendly and supportive workplace. Workers are expected to join in and help out with communal tasks in and outside of work hours. The more you engage with the team and the activities of the property, the more fun, and the more other opportunities to experience the adventure and special outback environment are made available. This is more than just a 38h per week job - it is a lifestyle that requires full commitment to the team and the tasks, and it can be an immensely rewarding environment.
Pay
Starting pay rates are fair and are based initially on the pastoral award, and full time hours of 38 or more per week. No deduction is made for food and accommodation.
Tax is deducted at 15%, superannuation is paid at 12% and workcover are provided.
Commitment
A commitment of at least 3 months is required.
Seeking hard working and friendly female to help out with cleaning, gardening and cooking an evening meal for about four people starting beginning of June.
About the role
- This role is 30-70% cleaning of all the various buildings and rooms on the property. Written lists / guides are provided for the various tasks: this role is fairly solitary and will require someone who is happy to work independently and can work quickly through and move fast from task to task.
- The gardening part of the role includes weeding, raking, mowing, watering, moving sprinklers etc, and various other duties in and around the homestead and buildings.
- The role also includes cooking for 3 members of the team: 2 young males age 19, and one older man, in his 50s, plus some others from time to time.
Meals and accommodation
Breakfast is self help, some items are prepared for packed lunches, packed lunches are made up, and an evening meal (often roast beef meals) is cooked 6 days per week.
Daily routine and other notes
Typical workday hours are start at 7am, with a break in the middle of the day, and an evening meal served at around 6.30-7pm. Work is expected to be about 38 hours (full time hours) per week over 5 or 6 days per week.
Tasks would be explained in person at a morning meeting and various lists and checklists are provided, however the worker will need to be willing and able to work on their own initiative as well as follow these guides, seeing what work needs to be done, moving with purpose from task to task during the working day.
The worker is expected to be responsible for their own productivity and pace of work through each day, and to be able to communicate back to the owners / managers as often as required in every day.
The role requires a degree of physical fitness and willingness to move actively and with self discipline, as the station complex requires a lot of walking from place to place.
The employer is happy for the worker to wear headphones / listen to music while working, so long as this remains safe and that the work is being done at a good pace.
English Speaking and Comprehension must be at a good level. Good understanding of tasks is essential, as is being able to report back and share information with the team.
This is a cheerful, friendly and supportive workplace. Workers are expected to join in and help out with communal tasks in and outside of work hours. The more you engage with the team and the activities of the property, the more fun, and the more other opportunities to experience the adventure and special outback environment are made available. This is more than just a 38h per week job - it is a lifestyle that requires full commitment to the team and the tasks, and it can be an immensely rewarding environment.
Pay
Starting pay rates are fair and are based initially on the pastoral award, and full time hours of 38 or more per week. No deduction is made for food and accommodation.
Tax is deducted at 15%, superannuation is paid at 12% and workcover are provided.
Commitment
A commitment of at least 3 months is required.