Machinery Operator/Bore Runner & Station Cook | Stradbroke Stn | QLD

Seeking a long-term couple to fill positions as Machinery Operators/Bore Runner and Station Cook, South of Cloncurry, QLD. A maximum of one outside dog is allowed.

Stradbroke is predominantly used for backgrounding cattle for Wallumba feedlot, with a smaller herd of Brahman crossbred cattle, and typically carries around 15,000 head. Located just 30kms from Dajarra, and lying on the western boundary of Chatsworth, Stradbroke complements the McDonald land holdings in the Cloncurry area. 

Machinery Operator/Bore Runner tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining roads, fence lines and fire breaks using the 12G CAT grader (previous

  experience preferred)

• General machine maintenance

• Restocking grader Toyota/ car (oils, fuel and greases) and checking over the machine compressor

• Water runs

• Checking and maintaining bores and pumps

• Other tasks may include handyman jobs, etc.

Station Cook tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Cooking for around 6 people, and occasionally more

• Maintaining a clean and tidy kitchen

• Organising store lists

• Meal planning

• Possibility to get outdoors and help out in the garden

Machinery Operator/Bore Runner:

• Grader operation experience desirable or other heavy earthmoving machinery

• experience with pumps and/or solar panels on water infrastructure

• enjoy an autonomous working environment 

• reliable, honest and an eye for detail

Station Cook:

• previous cooking experience

• clean and healthy habits

• organised

• friendly personality

• able to handle early starts and dinner meals while managing suitable rest breaks

• Generous remuneration based on experience

• Private air conditioned couple's cottage, food, and electricity provided

• WIFI provided at the homesteads

• Opportunity to explore beautiful parts of North OLD