Station Hand | Bollon | QLD

Pastoral Partners Australia (PPA) is looking to appoint a skilled Station Hand to join our team on a full-time basis.

Based on property near Bollon, working across all Pastoral Partners Australia owned properties in SW QLD. 

Key competencies for the role include but are not limited to:

• Has at least 4 or more years’ experience in the industry.

• Has well developed skills in speaking, listening, literacy and numeracy.

• Can undertake the normal duties without supervision.

• Can plan daily work routines.

• Can follow OH&S procedures.

• Has completed a Certificate III traineeship or can display equivalent competencies.

• Can communicate effectively with other staff, including record keeping.

• Can perform cattle husbandry tasks, including:

  • Perform branding, castration, dehorning, and implanting of growth promotants to required company standard.

  • If mustering is undertaken, bikes are used (horses are not used)

  • Estimate weights of cattle.

  • Weigh & record live weights of cattle.

  • Carry out established grazing plans.

  • Demonstrate ability to plan a muster for a paddock.

  • Load & Unload cattle without supervision.

• Can repair plant and equipment, including:

  • Install & operate small engines, pumps and motorised equipment.

  • Can perform basic arc and oxy-acetylene welding tasks.

  • Can perform daily and routine checks, adjustment and maintenance of station vehicles.

• Can perform routine maintenance to stock water supply equipment, including:

  • Replacing floats and installation of new tanks and troughs.

• Can manage stock control structures, including:

  • Design and construct fencing.

• Can perform basic property management, including:

  • Monitoring weather conditions.

  • Observe and report on land and environmental conditions on the property.

  • Determining herd health and welfare strategies.

  • Implementing stock husbandry practices.

• Can perform domestic duties, including:

  • Cooking for self, maintaining an acceptable level of hygiene.

• The successful applicant will have good interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills, together with a desire to work within an emerging sector.

• To be successful in this role, the applicant must be able to work independently and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines and objectives.

• The position, based on property near Bollon, will work to support Farm Managers across all PPA owned properties with a direct reporting line to our manager at Leawah and will be integral to supporting the PPA team and being a key enabler to achieving success.

PPA offers the security of a permanent position in a new and growing organisation, with a focus on providing a supportive, innovative, and vibrant culture to all its employees. We will provide a very competitive salary package. The role will work across the whole company and will have the opportunity to grow and engage with all facets of the business.

As an employee of PPA you’ll be rewarded with and have access to:

• Support for professional development

• Flexible work arrangements

• Employee Assistance Program

• Social Activities

• Exposure to an innovative and growing industry sector

PPA is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages, and abilities to apply for roles with our company and strive to ensure that our workplace is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. PPA encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people.

For more information, contact Geoff Murrell on 0409 066 459

To apply, forward a copy of your CV and a covering letter addressing the Key Attributes for the Role via the APPLY NOW button.

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.