Machinery Operator | Central Australia | NT

If you are looking for a rewarding role and the chance live and work on a Central Australian cattle station in 2026 with plenty of variety in your day, this Machine Operator role could be the position for you!

This position is for an individual or couple, as we also have a STATION HAND role on offer.

Lyndavale Cattle Co is a family owned and operated business, producing organic beef across three cattle stations in Central Australia, approximately 270km south west of Alice Springs, NT. We are a small, family orientated team and value people who have a good work ethic and are keen to learn. We pride ourselves in producing quiet, quality cattle.

If you take pride in well maintained roads and infrastructure, and want to be part of a cattle operation, this could be the role for you!

Main responsibilities of the position will include, but will not be limited to:

• Operating a grader to construct and maintain station roads

• Doing rehabilitation works such as ripping, ponding banks and check banks

• Operating a loader, telehandler and skid steer

• General machinery maintenance

• Keeping workshop and living areas clean and orderly

• Ability to operate a grader and other heavy machinery

• Mechanical and welding skills

• Must have initiative and be able to work independently

• HC or MC licence

• Remuneration will be based on experience.

• Includes meals and accommodation with kitchen facilities, work vehicle, internet and utilities.

• Lyndavale Cattle Co offers several training opportunities to further develop your skills throughout the year.

If you are interested and believe you would be a good fit for our family and business, please send your resume and references to the Manager Ross Stanes via the APPLY NOW button.