LAUREL DOWNS
BOREMAN/ CARETAKER COUPLE
WA
Harvest Road Group is a family-owned West Australian integrated Cattle, Beef and Aquaculture business. Our diverse operations span the entire state, from the majestic Kimberley region in the north down to the scenic beauty of Albany in the south, partnering with over 1,400 small businesses to deliver Western Australia’s quality produce to our customers across Australia and around the world through our lead brands Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Remuneration:
Attractive remuneration package
Start:
Hiring Now
Expires:
31st March 2025
Job Description:
Are you looking for your next challenge?
Are you excited by the idea of living and working on a cattle station in a remote, picturesque location? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
We have an exciting permanent opportunity for an energetic Boreman/Caretaker Couple to live at Laurel Downs Station. This role would suit a couple, one role being a Bore Runner and the other role as Caretaker of Laurel Homestead.
Laurel Downs Station is located 30km west of Fitzroy Crossing and is an out station which is part of the Jubilee Downs aggregation. Jubilee Downs Station stretches across 220,000 hectares in the West Kimberley. Half the property is black soil river frontage, and the other half is red pindan. Jubilee is running 11,500 head of beautiful high quality Droughtmaster cattle.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
The Bore Runner role is full-time, and they would be responsible for:
Monitoring and maintaining livestock waters.
Maintaining and servicing pumps.
Maintaining fences.
Observing stock, reporting any issues to management.
Livestock handling.
Putting out dry season supplement throughout the year along with wet season.
The Caretaker role is part-time (approx. 25 hours per week) and they would be responsible for:
Keeping the homestead, small surrounding station accommodation and complex clean and tidy.
Maintaining the garden, mowing, edging, trimming etc.
**Please note that these positions are permanent roles so are not suitable for people on short term /working holiday visas**
Job Requirements:
Strong attention to detail.
Solar, electric submersible and mono bore experience (not essential but desirable).
Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices and animal welfare at all times.
Experience with cattle animal husbandry.
HR, HC licence.
Machinery experience (grader, loader, telehandler).
Initiative and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
Possess sufficient fitness level to carry out required tasks
Pass a National Police Clearance and pre-employment medical assessment.
Job Benefits:
Attractive remuneration package for the right candidate based on skill level.
Experience working at an iconic Kimberley cattle station.
Air-conditioned fully furnished house with free wifi coverage and food supplied.
Please follow the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application to join one of Western Australia’s largest agri-food businesses.
Visit: www.harvestroad.com to learn more about our values and other career opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community in which we live and work. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people of all ages, culturally diverse backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation to apply. HR 20250205