Tipperary Station is seeking a motivated individual asa Cropping Hand to join our expanding broadacre cropping team, supporting the production of cotton, sorghum, and silage.
Tipperary Station is located just two hours south west of Darwin, NT. It is situated east of the Daly River and south of Adelaide River, and is part of the The Tipperary Group. This comprises of Tipperary Station, Litchfield Station and Douglas West Station, and is focused on large-scale cattle backgrounding and breeding, cattle agistment, live export quarantine, broadacre cropping (cotton) fodder production, hunting and photography safaris, tourism, events and conservation.
Operate and maintain modern farming equipment (tractors, trucks, loaders)
Assist with planting, fertilising, spraying, and harvesting
Work alongside contractors and support general station duties
Experience in machinery operation and/or cropping (preferred)
Strong record-keeping and mechanical skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
Current driver’s licence (preferred)
Private air-conditioned accommodation & meals
Access to station amenities: swimming pool, tennis court
Training and development opportunities
A chance to live and work near some of the NT’s best fishing spots!
Successful applicants maybe subject to pre-employment fitness for work testing, including a comprehensive medical, and drug & alcohol test
This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders or overseas applicants.
No dogs are allowed with this position
The Tipperary Group is comprised of Tipperary Station, Litchfield Station and Douglas West Station, and is focused on large-scale cattle backgrounding and breeding, cattle agistment, live export quarantine, fodder production, tourism and events and conservation.
COMPANY
Tipperary Group of Stations is owned and operated through a strategic partnership between the Booloomani Corporation and Branir Pty Ltd. Booloomani Coporation is comprised of a group of strategic investors with a clear appreciation for the strong potential of northern Australian agriculture. Branir Pty Ltd is owned by prominent barrister and businessman Allan Myers QC AC.
CATTLE
Cattle breeding and backgrounding are the main enterprises at the Tipperary Group of Stations. The production system is centred on Brahman cattle, a tropical breed that is very well suited to north Australian conditions. With huge areas of recently developed pastures and access to the fertile Litchfield floodplain, the Group enjoys capacity to carry one of the Territory’s largest cattle herds.
Tipperary Group of Stations is highly committed to Animal Welfare standards to ensure all animals in the Group’s custody are treated humanely. All employees that work with animals are experienced in the humane handling of stock and are trained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
MARKETS AND EXPORTS
As well as the traditional live-export markets of Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia, we are also looking to develop new markets for cattle, fodder and other commodities. In particular, we have strong interest in developing long term commercial relationships for the supply of our premium grade fodder.
FARMING
Fodder production is currently the major farming enterprise carried out at Tipperary Station. We produce premium quality Rhodes grass hay under centre-pivot irrigation, and dry-land jarrah grass hay on a large scale. In addition to hay production, the station is also home to several thousand mango trees, and the Group is also exploring many opportunities for cropping production.
SCHOOL
Tipperary Station School is a small primary school which is part of the Top End Group School. At Tipperary Station School, students enjoy access to a comfortable classrooms and excellent sporting facilities such as a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a basketball court and a large gym. The school is run by a dedicated Teaching Principal and a Teacher’s Assistant. All students attending the school live on the station and at present all year levels are taught in the one classroom.
EMPLOYEMENT
The Tipperary Group of Stations (TGS) is a large iconic pastoral property in the Northern Territory, and we are currently looking for passionate people to join the team.
TGS offers a unique opportunity to work at one of Australia’s renowned cattle stations, whilst only two hours’ drive from Darwin.
The safety and wellbeing of our people is our number one priority at TGS and we continually strive to foster a safe, positive and fulfilling working environment for our employees.
Engagement with Indigenous Australians is also an important focus for TGS, and we regularly provide employment and training opportunities for indigenous people seeking a career in the cattle industry.
We seek skilled individuals who can bring a wealth of life experience and innovative and distinctive ideas to our business.
