Station Hands – Manners Creek NT & Sandringham QLD
Job Type
Full-Time
Description
We are currently seeking Station Hands at Manners Creek and Sandringham:
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‘Manners Creek’: At 1.6 million acres, Manners Creek is a large scale Organic cattle station on the Plenty Highway, on the QLD/NT border.The station is three hours from Mount Isa and Boulia. The Georgina River is 70km from the homestead.
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‘Sandringham’ : Sandringham is located near Bedourie Queensland, on the edge of the Simpson Desert. It is an Organic breeder operation and sits in the Queensland channel country, enjoying the flood waters of the Georgina River and Eyre Creek.
There are many community events during the year between Bedourie, Boulia and Mount Isa.
Requirements
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Excellent livestock handling knowledge, ability and skill
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Being eager to listen and learn is essential.
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Must be able to continue to work throughout the 2024 season.
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Fantastic opportunities for self-development and further career opportunities with a progressive family owned company.
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Motorbike riding experience preferred
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Adhere to safe work practices in accordance with our WH&S policies and procedures and our various Organic certifications
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Previous station experience preferred
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Drivers licence is preferred but not essential
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Experience with operating machinery is preferred or willing to learn how to operate.
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Physically fit and able to take instruction well and safely undertake the physical aspects of station work
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Commitment to highest standards of animal health and welfare
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Sound judgement and problem solving
Renumeration
Competitive wage commensurate with experience.
Benefits
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Air-conditioned accommodation
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All meals
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Attractive remuneration dependent on experience.
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We can offer the right applicant a career in the rural industry and can accommodate those with a long term career outlook as well as seasonal work.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities
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The role includes station duties such as mustering (on motorbikes) and general station maintenance.
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Yard work
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Vehicle maintenance
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Mustering, drafting, loading/trucking of cattle
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General station maintenance with a continual clean, tidy and respectful manner