Joining an established crew and working under an experienced management team, we have an opening for a station hand to join Rawlinna on a full-time, permanent basis.
Ongoing Bonuses!!
Accommodation with AC + StarLink and meals provided
Experience well regarded, but those starting out should still apply
We are a fourth-generation business, in operation for over 130 years across Australia and with cattle and sheep properties across the country.
Rawlinna Station lies 4 hours’ drive east of Kalgoorlie on the western side of the Nullarbor in WA, with a full-time permanent staff of 15. The property covers over 2.5 million acres with capacity to run up to 65,000 Merino sheep.
Some of what you will be involved in:
Mustering of sheep on 2-wheel motorbikes
Water runs – checking various dams, bores and water points across the property
Yard work and fencing
Various mechanical work including engine and small motor maintenance and servicing
The job suits those already working on a station and are looking for a new challenge, however we will also consider those with:
Good mechanical knowledge
Earth moving and/or truck driving experience
Trade experience
NOTE: Stock work is done on 2-wheel motorbikes, so you will need to have experience riding along with basic mechanics and repairs (or be willing and able to learn).
Accommodation is available at the property in comfortable, single-person staff quarters (air-conditioned).
A competitive day rate (in line with experience).
Starlink internet
Meals on working day's
6 weeks annual leave
Ongoing staff bonus
Due to Rawlinna’s location, it is advisable that you have your own vehicle for convenience, but public transport is available and easily arranged. Access to the station from Kalgoorlie is via a well maintained unsealed, dirt road or alternatively you can reach the station by heading north from the Eyre Highway if you’re coming from South Australia.
At Rawlinna, a great attitude and a willingness to learn will leave you in good stead.
Test yourself and enjoy the challenge in a fast-paced environment!
Please APPLY NOW below with a current Resume with your application including contactable work referenced. Should you have any questions, please contact Shane in HR on 08 8100 1609.
For further information on the company, please visit www.jumbuck.com.au
We are Jumbuck – a large sheep and cattle producer, with properties across Australia.
We have a broad range of jobs for station workers, and a passion for supporting our staff to develop their careers within the pastoral industry.
Established in 1888, the MacLachlan family began the business by growing wool at Paratoo Station, near Yunta, South Australia.
We are a proud, family-run and wholly Australian-owned business, producing natural and sustainable livestock and wool to Australia and the world.
You can find us in South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia. It’s our love of the land, pride in our people and care for our livestock that defines us.
Our properties and staff are diverse and we hold a strong commitment to sound livestock and land care management.
Current employment opportunities vary, but a love of the Australian outback and its lifestyle, a sense of adventure, the reward that comes from overcoming a challenge and the ability to forge lifelong friendships are a must.
Our Stations
Jumbuck has 9 properties in South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales.
Our stations comprise of extensive pastoral operations, running sheep on large stations in the NSW and SA, and cattle in the West Kimberley of WA.
Our People Are Our Family
With up to 130 staff at peak times, we’re prepared to give people a go and offer the unique opportunity to live and work on the land, develop skills and advance careers.
We prefer to appoint managers and overseers from within – hence a secure, varied and rewarding career path for those who love station work, and seek long-term involvement in the pastoral industry.