Job Description

Join the team at Pack Saddle Ag, we have 2 positions available in our contract mustering camp based in the Northern Territory.

  • Muster cattle using helicopters, motorbikes and horses (strong focus on horsemanship).

  • You will be camped out most of the time.
  • This position is not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor do we accept applications from overseas or offer sponsorship to overseas jobseekers. 

Property Type

Contractor

Property Description

Our work gives employees an opportunity to work and live across scenic Northern territory, with contracts taking us from the West MacDonnell ranges to the Barkly region. 

Start Date

ASAP til December

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

  • Mustering is completed on motorbikes and horseback with a strong focus on horsemanship.

  • Yarding, drafting, branding, earmarking and tagging

  • Fencing/ welding may be required

  • Operating machinery & equipment may be required

  • Feeding and caring for cattle

  • Other day to day tasks that may be required - never stand idle!

Job Requirements

  • Operating for 3 years we have a strong focus on animal welfare and efficient stock handling practices.

  • Experience with cattle both on motorbikes and horses (horses preferred).

  • A positive attitude and good sense of humour/ common sense

  • Respectful, encouraging to others

  • Willingness to work together and contribute to tasks at hand

  • Punctual, reliable and committed

  • Tidy in appearance and habits

Job Benefits

  • Plenty of horse work

  • Competitive rates

  • Air conditioned camp kitchen provided and all meals.

  • Modern air conditioned shared accommodation provided.

  • Camping out

  • Mustering on horseback and motorbikes

  • Experience life in some breathtaking locations

  • Employees have opportunity to attend various Campdrafts and rodeos and are encouraged to compete. 

  • Pack Saddle Ag provides employees with modern and tidy work equipment, machinery and amenities.

Application Details

Please submit via the APPLY NOW button an up-to-date resume outlining relevant experience along with three references, including their contact details, as they will be checked. 

Please Note:

  • This position is not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor do we accept applications from overseas or offer sponsorship to overseas jobseekers. 

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