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RICHMOND

STATION MANAGER/ OVERSEER

QLD

LORD PASTORAL

Lord Pastoral's Woodstock Station is made up of 550,000 acres of forest country & 3 river systems throughout. The station runs approximately 8-9,000 breeders with all younger stock sent to southern stations. Woodstock has recently been through significant development with much more planned in the next few years. The business has a strong regenerative ag approach and LSS approach with handling of livestock.

Located 220km NW of Richmond and 180km SE of Croydon in the lower gulf with nearly full bitumen access.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remuneration:

Above Award wages

Start:

Immediate Start/ Flexible

Expires:

Until positions filled

Job Description:

  • Due to internal shuffling of positions between the stations, a great opportunity to join Lord Pastoral Cattle in the role of Overseer on our family owned & operated Woodstock Station has now opened.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Weekly meetings using a shared calendar to prioritize weekly / monthly jobs with owner who lives on a nearby station.

  • Leading, organizing and motivating a team of 3 to 4 people and up to 12 at certain times of the year along with contractors and service providers from time to time

  • You’ll play an integral role in managing the daily station operations, maintaining a safe place of work, training and supervising staff, maintaining records and reporting with a particular focus on water mechanics & development.

Job Requirements:

  • Highly effective communication skills

  • Well-developed livestock handling and husbandry skills

  • Commitment to high standards of animal welfare

  • Practical knowledge of general property infrastructure and water systems, particularly with solar & submersibles.

  • Highly competent in all aspects of mechanics. Troubleshooting of plant & equipment

  • Good knowledge of development ie fencing, yard & shed building etc

  • Knowledge and interest in grazing and pasture management

  • Ability to effectively lead a team and provide training and mentoring

  • Solid understanding of Work, Health & Safety and commitment to managing a safe place of work

  • Ability to accurately record and report data using company systems

  • Sound computer skills

  • Experience managing capital expenditure projects an advantage

Job Benefits:

Along with the benefit of strong leadership, mentoring and unrivalled opportunities for career progression throughout our supply chain, you’ll also receive:

  • Attractive salary to match experience

  • Comfortable, refurbished 4 -bedroom, 2 bathroom, air-conditioned homestead

  • Beef and food rations

  • Utilities and WIFI

  • Practical skill development facilitated by industry experts

  • Professional and leadership development programs

  • Participation in company and community events


Applicants MUST send a resume (and cover letter highly regarded) addressing the above criteria with 2 or more references. References will be checked. All enquiries to Kacie at kacie@lordpastoral.com.au


NB. This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for positions with Lord Pastoral.

Lord 20241112

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