Station Hand

Located between Coleraine and Edenhope in the prominent Western Districts of Victoria, this large-scale pastoral enterprise is a beef and sheep-meat producer, focusing mainly on beef production with quality Hereford, Angus and crossbred cattle. They also run composite ewes on improved pastures to produce premium spring lamb for the domestic market. With an established, well-tenured team, they are on the lookout for their newest Station Hand to join the property.
Reporting to the Farm Manager, the Station Hand will assist with day-to-day activities of this enterprise. This is an opportunity to develop your animal husbandry skills whilst playing a key role in the operation. As Station Hand, you will be required to:
Assist with the planning and management of key animal husbandry tasks
Assist with the monitoring of pastures and record keeping
Assist with hay and silage making activities
Machinery operation and assist with basic maintenance, service and repair of plant and machinery
Check stock waters and assist with maintenance, service and repair of water infrastructure and fencing
Benefits
Negotiable base salary, dependent on skills and experience
3-bedroom on-farm cottage with utilities
Professional development opportunities
To be successful in this role, you will have the following:
1-year minimum experience working with cattle and sheep
Machinery operation and general farm maintenance experience is highly desirable
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong mechanical aptitude
Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products
Apply Now
Apply online with your resume and a cover letter by clicking “Apply”.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please call Charlton Manning on (08) 8201 9999.
Reference number ChM8289
The Lucas Group
For over 30 years The Lucas Group has been providing agricultural industries in Australia with executive search, recruitment, and human resources consulting services.