AddressBarcaldine Downs is family-owned cattle and sheep enterprise near Barcaldine Qld.
We have an opportunity for an experienced and responsible Stationhand to join in the day-to-day running of our enterprise, as directed by the Manager. An experienced candidate could progress through to an Overseer role for the station.
The candidates will ideally have the following:
- Experience working with livestock.
- An enthusiastic, proactive, and positive attitude to work
- Excellent communication skills
- A great team player
- Good all-round skills regarding livestock work, farm maintenance including plant, machinery, vehicles, and yard maintenance.
- Responsible attitude and ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Machine operation and driving
- Machine and bore maintenance.
- Fencing installation maintenance
- Cattle duties – Mustering etc
- General yard work
A tidy 3-bedroom cottage is included in the package. The opportunity for work for couples with relevant experience and skills would also be available. The use of your own horses and dogs can also be negotiated.
There is also room for progression within the organisation in time to one of our cattle and mixed cropping properties in Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
