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ALICE SPRINGS

CARETAKER COUPLE

NT

ADNANTA PASTORAL COMPANY

Adnanta Pastoral Company is a family owned and operated certified organic pastoral company that consists of two adjoining stations 3 hours south of Alice Springs. Idracowra Station and Umbearra Station covering 8200km2 of rangeland country. Average rainfall is at 9 inches and the daily temperature during summer is around 40 degrees. 

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remuneration:

Remuneration will be discussed on application

Start:

22nd Nov 2024 to 12th Jan 2025

Expires:

Until position filled

Job Description:

  • Adnanta Pastoral Company require a caretaker couple to look after Idracowra Station NT for approximately 6 to 8 weeks starting from the 22nd of November and finishing around the 12th of January.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

  • The successful applicants will be responsible for looking after the large homestead and grounds as well as maintaining various water points for 3000 head of cattle. All water points are equipped with AgBot telemetry systems for checking water monitoring daily.


A full time presence on the station to ensure everything is running as it should, duties will include:

  • Bore runs

  • Looking after lawns

  • Keeping an eye on the generator

  • Some cleaning as required/ general station upkeep

Job Requirements:

  • Applicants must have previous experience in similar positions on large cattle stations. Team members from Umbearra station can assist in any situation needed.

  • You will need to hold a driver’s license

  • Clean and tidy habits/ fit and active

  • Organised and have good communication

  • Basic mechanical skills/problem solving skills highly regarded

Job Benefits:

  • Remuneration will be discussed on application.

  • Accommodation in newly renovated homestead on the banks of the Finke River, provided with excellent kitchen to prepare your meals, with board and lodging fully kept.

  • Starlink internet is available across the homestead complex for anytime access and you get to enjoy some of the great fishing/ birdlife etc that is available on the stations.


If this is something that interests you and you have the relevant skills and experience, please email your resume along with 2 contactable references to admin@umbearraholdings.com.au 



PLEASE NOTE:

  • This is a permanent position and is NOT open to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers).

  • Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.

20240617 | 20240723 | RP 20240804 | Filled CL 20240816 | RP 20241030

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