Experienced Station Manager

Station Manager, Driscoll & Sons Pastoral Company, Bauhinia

Driscoll and Sons is a family run enterprise with a focus on breeding and backgrounding cattle for the feeder market. We run approx. 5000 head of cattle across our three properties.

We are looking to place an Experienced Station Manager on our backgrounding focused property. You will be located around 45 kilometers from our other properties, which will require you to work both individually, collaboratively alongside the directors and other staff periodically.

This is a hands-on, highly autonomous position, which will see you taking charge of around 2000 head of backgrounding cattle, also requiring the ability to both work and break in large mobs of weaners regularly. In addition, within this role you will also be required to perform the daily tasks associated with property operation such as water runs and maintenance, infrastructure checks, slashing, mustering on horseback etc.

Roles and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Working closely with directors to plan and execute weekly operations, including land and livestock management and development of works.
• Ensuring efficiency and productivity of daily operations whilst fostering a positive work culture.
• Demonstrate a health and safety focus in all aspects of operation.
• Requirement to travel to neighbouring properties to assist with mustering if required.

To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience as a Station Manager (or you feel you have the ability to step up)
• Excellent animal husbandry skills with livestock
• A passion for the beef industry
• A proven ability to plan, organize and execute day to day operations
• Experienced stock data recording and reporting
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled horse-riding ability (own horses and working dog a bonus)
• Competent machinery operation and general maintenance skills
• Current drivers’ license and MR license 
• Welding skills highly favorable
• Current firearm license

Renumeration package will be competitive and based on your skill and attributes. A three bedroom airconditioned house available. Access to local primary school bus.

If you feel this position is right for you or for further information, send an up-to-date resume with three contactable references and a detailed cover letter highlighting your previous experience and demonstrating why you should be considered for the position to *****@driscollandsons.onmicrosoft.com