We're looking for a capable and proactive Station Hand to add value to our mixed farming business near Collarenebri New South Wales.
This is a full-time role ideal for an experienced applicant with diverse skills across livestock and pasture management, machinery operation and maintenance.
Candidates must have a minimum of 3-5 years of station hand or livestock management experience.
Long-term role: not suitable for holiday makers or short-term employment.
We are a family-owned, mixed farming operation running merinos and dryland cropping across multiple properties west of Collarenebri.
We love to crunch numbers and collect data just as much as spending the day in the paddock. Our growing business is excited to offer a new opportunity for a likeminded individual or family.
The Station Hand position is a hands-on role that requires excellent organisation skills and regular communication with owners.
We are looking for an applicant who is keen to work closely with us to achieve our goals and make a meaningful contribution to our growing agribusiness.
Livestock Management including mustering and stock handling, animal health, paddock rotations and data recording within a merino breeding operation.
Maintain water, fences, and infrastructure regularly and to a high standard.
Operate various machinery including tractors, trucks and farm implements and carry out general repairs and maintenance.
Support cropping operations during planting and harvest.
Assist with pest management.
Maintain clean and tidy workshop.
We are looking for a jack of all trades, with a positive attitude and strong observation and record keeping skills. You must be able to work efficiently both solo and within a small team.
Self-motivated and can work efficiently unsupervised
Provide own dogs
Provide own tools (majority of tools will be provided)
Experience mustering on bike
Mechanically minded and ability to troubleshoot issues
Experience with driving tractors and GPS
Welding skills required
Fence maintenance and construction skills required
Open Drivers licence required
HR Truck Licence advantageous or prepared to upskill
Experience using Tru-Test weigh box and reader (or similar)
Strong communication skills
$35 hourly rate + super
8-10 hour days Mon-Fri and some weekends (will vary depending on seasonal jobs like planting/marking)
On farm accommodation available
Apply now to become a valued member of our team with your resume outlining your skills and experience as a Station Hand; and 2 contactable references (these will be checked).
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a permanent position and not available to overseas applicants or Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
We are a family-owned, mixed farming operation running merinos and dryland cropping across multiple properties west of Collarenebri.
We love to crunch numbers and collect data just as much as spending the day in the paddock.
