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ALICE SPRINGS

STATION HAND

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.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remuneration:

Generous wages depending skills & experience

Start:

Mid January 2025

Expires:

Until position filled

Job Description:

  • We are looking for 2 x Station Hands to join our team at Idracowra Station, south of Alice Springs, to start in mid January 2025.

  • The roles will require the successful candidate to work alongside the managers in the day-to-day running of Idracowra Station.

  • The role will include all aspects of station work including lick/bore runs, cattle work, and general maintenance.

  • Seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic can-do work ethic in our member to work a part of a team and independently.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Operating machinery

  • Cattle work (including weaner processing, handling and inductions

  • Regularly checking watering points

  • Servicing and maintaining vehicles

  • General housekeeping (maintaining tidy workshop and living area, etc)

  • Care and handling of livestock

  • General property maintenance (including fences, cattle yards and other infrastructure)

  • Euthanisation of livestock when required

  • Taking direction and reporting to directors

  • Perform some routine repairs and maintenance of farm and equipment including vehicles and machinery

  • Homestead maintenance and gardening

  • Ensure general tidiness and cleanliness of the work area

  • Compliance with all policies, procedures and lawful instructions of Adnanta Pastoral Company


The above list is not exhaustive and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company - see full Job description download below.

Job Requirements:

  • Experience of Farm and Livestock Hand experience


Required Qualities:

  • Professional approach

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Organisational and time management skills

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Able to work unassisted


Desired Competencies:

  • Initiative

  • Tenacity

  • Strategic thinking

  • Positive approach to change and be flexible

  • Trustworthy

  • Reliable

Job Benefits:

  • Meals & Accommodation with Internet provided.

  • Above the award wage based on experiences.

  • On the job learning 


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 


FULL JOB DESCRIPTION/ DUTIES (PDF Download)


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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