Station Hand | Murray Downs | NT

The Station Hand is a hands-on position working as a part of the livestock team and contributing to overall station operation, maintenance and repairs.

Murray Downs is approximately 400km north of Alice Springs, 40km east of the Stuart Highway.

The station comprises 559,500ha on the lower Barkly Downs Region of the NT.

1. Stock (cattle) Welfare & Performance – herd health, fertility, nutrition & soundness

• Assist with stock movements.

• Grass checks

• Monitoring for pest weeds and animals

• Checking of fences and cleaning troughs

• Weighing & data collection

• Weaner training

• Branding (Dehorning, cutting, branding, tagging, needling)

2. Stock Work (to be done in accordance with Low stress stock handling)

• Mustering – mainly with horses & bikes

• Receiving & trucking cattle

• Branding

• Weaning

• Assisting with weighing & drafting for markets, including data collection

• May be seconded to assist at other Stations

KPI

• Contented stock with optimal weight gains & happy team

• Completing scheduled tasks within timeframe

3. Stock (Horses) Welfare & Performance (can be delegated) - health and nutrition & soundness

• Feeding & supplementation

• Treat for sickness or injury

• Grooming & hoof care

• Tack, stable & horse yards maintained

KPI:

• Tack, facilities & shed clean & in good condition

• Useful plant of horses, well presented at all times

• Appropriate inventory of feed & supplements maintained

4. Station Maintenance (in cooperation with Development)

• Maintain fencing in good repair, troughs cleaned according to moves

• Work area clean – hosed down or blown out

• Maintenance of gear, stock handling facilities, and property improvements

• General duties include some major installations such as fences, pipelines and waters

• Weed control

KPI:

• Cleanliness of work vehicles and sheds

• Monitor work against Annual Planner

• Meeting goals of the maintenance plan

5. Domestic

• Responsible for own accommodation and in charge of setting example to juniors of the standard of living.

• Contribute the upkeep of the entire station complex

• Participate in community activities including active memberships in local committees etc

KPI:

• Recognition for contribution to events

• Clean and well-presented quarters

• Ability to work well alone or with others (communication skills)

• Time management & organizational skills

• A basic knowledge of, and commitment to holistic Management

• Some horse & stock experience; willingness to be trained in Low Stress Stock Handling

• A sound understanding and promotion to safe work practices

• Some mechanical knowledge and welding skills

• Ability to operate loader & bobcat

• Sense of humour 

• Attractive wage

• Accommodation and meals included

To apply please send through resume and a minimum of two references via the APPLY NOW button.

PLEASE NOTE :

• This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applications.

• Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.