CPC - Consolidated Pastoral Company

10/09/2026

🟡THE REMINDER IS ONE DAY. THE CONVERSATION IS EVERY DAY. | R U OK?DAY🟡

R U OK? Day is an important reminder to start conversations about mental health, but at CPC, we want our people to feel comfortable having those conversations all year round.

Throughout the year, we encourage our team to wear our 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘀 shirts. They are more than just shirts. They are a loud and visible reminder to look after ourselves, keep an eye on our mates, and make conversations about mental health part of everyday life.

You don’t need to be an expert to check in with someone. Ask how they are really going, listen without judgement, encourage them to seek support if needed, and remember to check in again.

If someone has been on your mind, trust your instincts and start the conversation. Don’t wait for one particular day to ask, “Are you OK?”

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲:

🟡Lifeline: 13 11 14, available 24/7
🟡Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636, available 24/7
🟡MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78, available 24/7
🟡Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800, available 24/7
🟡TIACS: Call or text 0488 846 988 for free counselling for farmers, truckies, tradies, and the blue-collar community, Monday to Friday, 08:00–22:00 AEST
🟡13YARN: 13 92 76, culturally safe crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, available 24/7

If someone is in immediate danger, call 000.

Look after yourself. Look after your team. Keep checking in.

09/09/2026

A huge congratulations to CPC team member Kelly Shotton, who has been named the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Runner-Up for Stationly, formerly known as BoreWatch.

Working as a station pilot across remote Northern Territory cattle stations, Kelly saw first-hand how much time and valuable information could be lost when water infrastructure was tracked on paper. She transformed that everyday challenge into Stationly, a digital platform that helps station teams monitor tanks, bores, troughs and fuel across vast properties.

Kelly’s achievement is wonderful recognition of the practical thinking, innovation and determination found throughout rural and regional Australia. As National Runner-Up, she will receive an additional $15,000 grant to continue developing Stationly and make it available to more station teams.

We are incredibly proud to have Kelly as part of the CPC team and delighted to see her work recognised on the national stage.

Congratulations, Kelly, and congratulations also to 2026 National Winner Narelle Zanker and all of this year’s outstanding finalists.

07/09/2026

We're excited to be at the Daly Waters Campdraft and Rodeo Association today and tomorrow for the annual CPC Employee Challenge hosted by CPC - CPC - Consolidated Pastoral Company

With two days of horse races, friendly competition and community activities, it's a fantastic event for everyone involved.

Cancer Council NT will be on-site with a Skin Cancer Prevention Stall, providing information about skin cancer awareness, how to check your skin, and where to access skin check services.

Drop by for a chat and pick up some valuable tips to help keep you SunSmart. ☀️

07/09/2026

🟢🟢 APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 2027 STATION HAND POSITIONS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN 🟢🟢

COME FOR THE OPPORTUNITY, STAY FOR WHERE IT MAY TAKE YOU...

If you’ve been thinking about a career in agriculture, this could be where it starts.

Join one of our station teams and learn what it takes to work on some of Australia’s large cattle or sheep properties. You’ll work with livestock, learn good animal handling and welfare practices, develop practical station skills, and gain hands-on experience alongside people who know the industry.

And we’re not just looking for people who want to give station life a go for a year.

We’re looking for people who are curious, hardworking, and keen to learn. People who want to build their skills, take on more responsibility, and potentially develop a long-term career with CPC.

As you grow, there may be opportunities to progress, learn different parts of the business, and experience working across stations within our Australian portfolio.

Your first season could be just the beginning!

👉For role descripton, and to apply now: https://www.pastoral.com/careers/ -now

Know someone who’d love the opportunity to join an award-winning agribusiness? Tag them below or share this post 👇

07/09/2026

STATIONS CHALLENGE 2026 - Celebrating Our Challenge Sponsors

A big thank you to the sponsors helping make the 2026 CPC Stations Challenge possible.

This two-day event brings our station teams together to showcase their skills across everything from cattle judging, campdrafting, and horsemanship to innovation, station presentations, and practical challenges.

While there is plenty of friendly competition, the Stations Challenge is about much more than taking home a trophy. It gives our people the opportunity to learn from one another, strengthen relationships across our stations, celebrate the skills within our teams, and enjoy some well-earned time together.

An event of this scale simply could not happen without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you for getting behind our people and helping us create an event that builds connection, teamwork, and pride across CPC.

We look forward to sharing some of the action and the winners from the 2026 Stations Challenge soon…

06/09/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.

This Father’s Day, we celebrate the dads and father figures who help shape our lives through their guidance, encouragement, example, and quiet support.

Among our CPC team are new dads experiencing their first Father’s Day, fathers watching their children grow, and those whose children now have families of their own.

We also remember the fathers and father figures who are no longer with us. Although they may be deeply missed, their wisdom, values, and stories continue to guide us and live on through the generations that follow.

To all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, mentors, and father figures across the CPC community, thank you for the difference you make.

05/09/2026

To the parents sending their young adults our way for the 2027 season,

We know that when your son or daughter takes a job on a cattle station, you’re taking a bit of a leap too.

They might be heading hundreds, or even thousands, of kilometres from home, perhaps for the first time. And while they’re excited about the adventure ahead, you might be wondering about some of the more practical things…

Will they be safe? Will they be supported? Will they eat properly? Will they make friends? Who will teach them what they need to know?

At CPC, we take those things seriously.

The health, safety, and wellbeing of our people is our highest priority. From the moment they arrive, our team members are supported to understand how to work safely in a remote station environment. Through comprehensive inductions, practical training, clear procedures, and the guidance of experienced managers and team members, we work hard to build a strong safety culture where everyone is encouraged to look out for themselves and for each other. We want every person who joins CPC to feel confident speaking up, asking questions, and stopping if something doesn’t feel safe, because no job is more important than getting our people home safe and well.

Our station teams receive comprehensive induction and ongoing practical training, learning skills that can stay with them for life. They work alongside experienced people who support them as they develop their confidence, capability, and independence.

And station life is about much more than work.

There are good meals around the table, friendships formed with people from all over the country, station and community events, campdrafts, sporting events, and plenty of laughs along the way.

For many young people, a season in the bush is the first big step away from home. They arrive ready for an adventure and leave with new skills, greater independence, lifelong friendships, and often a very different idea of where a career in agriculture might take them.

So, to the mums, dads, and families watching them pack their bags, we know you’re sending us someone pretty important.

We’ll provide the training, support, and opportunities. They’ll bring the attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to have a go.

🎥 Hear some advice from people who know exactly what it’s like to send their young adults off to work on a CPC station - https://youtu.be/4g0vkKqZnog

A big adventure for them. A little reassurance for you.

You might have a few questions if you or your kids are considering ...

31/08/2026

COME FOR 2027...STAY FOR WHAT COMES NEXT!

What could your first year with CPC lead to?

🟢 Learning to work cattle with confidence.
🟢 Developing strong livestock handling and animal welfare skills.
🟢 Building practical skills across station operations.
🟢 Learning from people with years of experience.
🟢 Taking on greater responsibility as your skills grow.

And, if agriculture is where you want to build your future, it doesn’t have to end after one season.

We want people who are keen to learn, develop, and build a career with us. Over time, that could mean developing new skills, progressing into more senior roles, or experiencing life and work across different stations in the CPC portfolio.

There’ll be early mornings and hard work. But there’ll also be cattle, horses, big country, new mates, plenty of laughs, and the satisfaction that comes from becoming genuinely good at what you do.

2027 Station Hand recruitment opens 8 September.

👉 Know someone who could build a future in Australian agriculture? Tag them below or send them this post.

📸 Claire Harcourt Smith,

27/08/2026

We were proud to support the 2026 Growq Innovation Expo, bringing together producers, students, industry representatives, and businesses to share ideas, innovation, and practical solutions for the future of agriculture.

This year’s event welcomed more than 440 people through the gates, alongside 42 trade displays, 30+ speakers, and a strong turnout of primary and high school students.

It was also great to see the introduction of the Future Producers Forum, a new initiative focused on inspiring and supporting the next generation entering our industry.

Congratulations to the GroWQ team and everyone involved in delivering another successful event. Creating opportunities for people across regional and agricultural communities to connect, learn, and exchange ideas is something CPC is proud to support.

25/08/2026

A strong team isn’t built by numbers alone. It’s built by giving good people the opportunity to succeed.

At CPC, gender equality and diversity are about creating a workplace where people from different backgrounds and experiences can contribute, develop, and reach their potential.

During FY26, women represented an average of 47% of our workforce, with our three-year average at 50%, compared with the Australian sheep & beef cattle industry average of 42%.

We don’t set quotas or targets. We believe the right person should always get the job. Our focus is on creating an environment where talented people have the opportunity to reach their potential, and where barriers to doing so are removed.

The strength of CPC comes from the quality of our people, and we benefit enormously from the diversity of experiences and skills across our team.

There is still more work to do - progress takes time, and all of us have a role to play in supporting inclusion and removing barriers when we see them.

We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and grateful to the people across CPC who continue to make it a workplace where people can do their best work.