Station hand / Stock hand (Cattle / Bulls)

Station Hand / Stock hand

Palgrove is a leading Australian seedstock and commercial cattle business with a history spanning over 50 years.

There is currently an exciting opportunity for a full time Station / Stock Hand to join our seedstock team at Chinchilla and Miles, QLD. 

You will be based at Palgrove's newly built Chinchilla Sales centre with all new infrastructure and a brand new 2 bedroom dwelling. 

About the Role

Experience in a similar role is preferable, however, applicants will be considered if they have a background and keen interest in seedstock cattle operations. Our commitment to your skill development combined with your passion for learning will enable you to develop the skills required for this job. 

Your role will include:

• All aspects of livestock production in a seedstock business including all aspects of preparing bulls for sale, semen testing, feeding, branding and processing cattle
• Previous experience handling bulls will be highly regarded
• A commitment to safe work practices and animal welfare
• Operating and maintaining farm vehicles and equipment
• Record keeping in both calving books and apps
• Rotational grazing and pasture management
• Maintenance of stock water and fencing
• General farm duties
• Hands on learning and development opportunities with you being based at Palgrove's premier sales centre. 

About You

We require an excellent team player with a can-do attitude who really loves working with cattle in a calm and confident manner.  You need to be:

• Observant and able to complete tasks to a high standard with attention to detail
• A good communicator who can work in a team or on your own
• Organised and tidy
• Fit, healthy and willing to learn
• Licenced to drive a manual car and have your own transport.
• Couples are encouraged to apply

Further Details

An attractive remuneration package including a brand new 2 bedroom house and utilities included. 

Please apply via Seek and include a cover letter introducing yourself and outlining what interests you in the role.