AAM Investment Group is seeking a Senior Station Hand to join the team's at Maryfield Station.
The Senior Station Hand is responsible for supporting the Business Manager with the daily operations on Maryfield Station. This is a hands-on Station Hand role overseeing livestock movements, husbandry, welfare and a senior leader in the Station stock staff.
Maryfield Station encompasses a diverse range of agricultural practices including the grazing of large-scale cattle herd, cropping, spelling and feedyard operation. Maryfield Station is just off the Stuart Highway with all-weather, year-round access, only a short drive from Daly Waters and with Katherine a few hours away to the north. Maryfield Station is located on 147,300 hectares and has 15,000AE cattle.
Assisting with Leading, training and developing a team of station hands.
Identifying hazards, assessment and managing risk, ensuring safe and effective daily operations and low stress handling of livestock.
Supporting with management of quality station horse plant, thorough knowledge of all aspects of equine- horse health and ability to mentor and train junior staff in all aspects of horsemanship.
Sound experience in Livestock handling and husbandry.
Providing and maintaining accurate livestock records and reports when required.
Provide leadership and mentor to the effective use of Station plant and equipment.
Tertiary qualification in Agriculture related field or relevant on the ground experience as a Station Hand 3-4 years.
Experience in leadership within a team.
Low stress livestock handling and commitment to animal welfare.
Must have excellent horsemanship skills and experience in training and mentoring staff.
Experience with computer systems and recording livestock data.
First aid certificate, firearm licence, HR licence, welding/steel fabrication experience highly regarded.
Competitive Compensation Package, excellent accommodation, facilities, meals & Wi-Fi provided.
Generous paid parental leave, employee referral and employee wellbeing programs.
Opportunities to attend & compete at Campdrafts riding AAM quality horses locally and interstate.
Career development with access to mentorship from industry leaders.
To apply please send your resume with at least 2 references from a previous employer (these will be checked) via the APPLY NOW button: For confidential enquiries phone Human Resources on 0456 805 857.
PLEASE NOTE :
This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants.
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
AAM is a large-scale, wholly Australian-owned operator and provider of strategic investment, asset management and operational management services to Australia’s agricultural industry.
At the heart of the AAM business is a steadfast belief in the strength and long-term performance of Australian agriculture, and a commitment to promoting change-making investments in the industry.
This vision is supported by AAM’s foundational philosophies of diversification across supply chains and geographical production areas, and active management, with a focus on developing operational efficiencies, sustainability and potential for capital growth. This is further strengthened by adoption of an ‘owner-operator’ model.
