AddressAbout Telpara Hills:
We are one of Australia's leading cattle studs, running approximately 1500 high-value Brangus cattle across multiple properties on the Atherton Tablelands, near Cairns. We take extreme pride in what we do and want you to share in our vision and be part of our success. You will not just be a number, but an integral part of our family-based team.
Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for an experienced and capable person to help us with all aspects of farming. Cattle work includes feeding of bulls with heavy machinery, sale preparation, and intensive reproductive programs. The position also requires general farm work such as yard and irrigation maintenance, building, fencing, and general repairs. Being mechanically minded would be preferred.
You must be able to work to a high-standard, often unsupervised or under pressure. This is more than a typical ringer-type role. We are looking for someone to join us for a long-term, stable position.
Benefits and Perks:
-Prestigious role within the industry, learning and utilising specialised cattle skills.
-Year-round, stable employment
-Exciting and varied career in a scenically beautiful area.
-Family and lifestyle friendly working hours. Flexible 7.30am-5pm workdays with a rotating roster of 6 hours every third to fourth weekend. We understand you have a life away from the farm and can be flexible to swap days off.
-Variety - no two days will be the same
-Excellent area for schools and available employment of partners. We are not remote. Telpara Hills is situated only 15 minutes outside Atherton, QLD, a thriving country town.
-Accommodation is not provided.
Skills and Experience:
-Minimum of 3 years Cattle, Machinery, or Building Experience. A combination would be ideal. We can provide specialised cattle training.
-Welding Experience essential
-Mechanical Knowledge preferred
-Confidence in working with large animals
-Fit and healthy
-Truck Licenses treated favorably, manual car drivers license essential.
-Strict adherence to OHS and low-stress cattle procedures
-Not suitable for school-leavers or travelers.
-This is not a Backpacker position
How to Apply:
If this sounds like you, email us your resume with a minimum of two references to ****@telparahills.com.au or phone Fiona Pearce 0439774*** with your information and any questions you may have.
