We are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time experienced station hand to the team. Ideally, someone able to take a lead with the crew on the day-to-day station works, able to support the junior staff as they develop and support management in achieving the operational requirements of the station.
On-station accommodation, meals and Starlink provided
Closely connected to other Jumbuck stations in the region
Excellent opportunity for an experienced station hand to make a difference
Located in the Coober Pedy/Glendambo region and west from the Stuart Highway, Mulgathing covers 530,000 hectares and runs up to 30,000 Merino sheep. Situated in 175mm rainfall country, it is well resourced with the station divided into 80 paddocks watered by 32 bores and 156km of pipeline servicing the numerous watering points. It is in close vicinity to three other Jumbuck stations, allowing for support and inter-station socialising.
Some of what you will be involved in:
Stockwork including mustering of sheep on motorbikes, yard work and processing
Management of waters including maintenance, repair and servicing of water pumping equipment including solar and windmills, pipelines, tanks, troughs and gensets
Various mechanical work including engine and small motor maintenance and servicing, fencing and general station infrastructure upkeep
Supporting development of junior staff
ESSENTIAL: Experience with sheep or livestock will be required and, as a physical job, you will need to offer sound health and fitness.
A highly competitive pay package is available, including competitive day rate, accommodations (see below) and food/meals provided, 6 weeks annual leave and inclusion in the Jumbuck bonus structure from day one.
Accommodation with aircon suitable for a single person is available on-site with Starlink internet across the homestead complex.
The station is easily accessed by vehicle or alternatively by a daily Greyhound Bus Service along the nearby Stuart Highway.
Please APPLY NOW 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.
