AddressAn opportunity is available for an experienced Station Manager on a privately-owned grazing operation in Queensland. This property runs a herd mixture of fattening and breeding cattle.
In this hands-on position, you will communicate regularly with the owner and will be responsible for carrying out all station operations to high standards of animal welfare in a safe working environment.
This position is best suited to a well organised, energetic, hardworking Station Manager with demonstrated previous experience managing all aspects of herd, pasture, and water management on north-western Queensland stations, who enjoys working with cattle and wants a long-term position on a station with good proximity to services. This position is available now.
You can negotiate a salary matching your experience and the position comes with a large, air-conditioned home including electricity, meat, and a work vehicle. Seasonal casual work is available on station for a partner. Horses and domestic pets are by negotiation.
BENEFITS
- Negotiate a salary reflecting your experience
- Large comfortable accommodation + electricity + meat + work vehicle
- Close to services
- Seasonal casual work available on station for a partner
- All aspects of mustering, drafting, animal husbandry and animal movements
- Mechanical, water and general maintenance
- Supervise and direct station hand and seasonal casual workers
- Basic administration and record keeping
- A passion for cattle work and a desire to settle into a position long term
- Demonstrated station management experience
- Strong cattle knowledge & experience in 2-wheel bike mustering, yard work and animal husbandry
- Demonstrated experience leading and supervising staff
- Mechanical, water and general maintenance skills
- Basic administration and record keeping skills
- Trustworthy with effective communication and organisational skills
- Knowledge and application of safe working practices
- Manual driver’s licence
- Physical fitness
This position is not suitable for Working Holiday Visa holders or applicants requiring sponsorship.
