CHATSWORTH & RUTLAND PLAINS STATIONS
FIXED WING PILOT/ STATION HAND
QLD
MDH Pty Ltd is one of Australia's largest beef cattle operations, unique in the fact that the company is both family owned and operated. The McDonald family represents 6 generations of beef producers and 190 years of experience in Australian agriculture.
MDH has developed into a fully integrated beef business with a genuine fork to farm approach. This provides customers and consumers with the unique opportunity to have a direct dialogue with the family throughout the supply chain.
With a wide geographical spread of country in Australia's vast Queensland outback, MDH Pty Ltd runs 175,000 head of cattle across 14 properties, encompassing an irrigated farm and the company owned "Wallumba" feedlot on the Western Darling Downs
Job Type:
Full-Time
Remuneration:
Generous Package
Start:
Hiring Now
Expires:
Until Position Filled
Job Description:
We are seeking a Fixed Wing Pilot/ Station Hand for Chatsworth and Rutland Plains Stations.
Chatsworth: Chatsworth is located 140kms south of Cloncurry and 180kms south east of Mount Isa. Situated at the headwaters of the Burke and Mort Rivers, Chatsworth boasts a mixture of Mitchell grass downs, flinders grass flats, and buffel grass creek flats. It is excellent country for both breeding and fattening and at full capacity will run 30,000 cattle.
Rutland Plains: With 55 kms of the Gulf of Carpentaria as a boundary and miles of fabulous wetlands, Rutland Plains boasts spectacular wildlife and scenery. It is situated 400 kms north of Normanton and 600 kms west of Cairns on the Cape York Peninsular. Rutland Plains runs a 15,000 Braham cross breeding herd.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
Flying the station Cessna 182 to complete bore runs, cattle and land checks, with some ferrying work (Avg. 300hrs yearly)
Being an active member of the Station Stock Camp crew, using horses and motorbikes for mustering cattle
Completing other Station Hand duties as required
Keeping the plane neat and tiday
As with several of the stations, a light aircraft is used for checking cattle and improvements, allowing for a more efficient operation.
Job Requirements:
Private or commerical plane pilots license
Stock experience preferred
Understanding of fencing and water maintenance on cattle
stations desirable
Motivated, cheerful, shows initiative and work in a team
Passion for flying and the beef cattle industry
Long-term candidate desired
Job Benefits:
A generous remuneration package for the right person.
Airconditioned single accommodation, food, electricity and WIFI provided
Opportunity to gain valuable flying experience
For more information e-mail jobs@mdh.net.au or apply below with your resume and at least 2 contactable employer references.
PLEASE NOTE :
This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers).
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
REF | MDH | 20241211