Machinery Operator/ Water Maintenance | Carpentaria Downs Station | QLD

Job Description

Angus Pastoral Company is seeking an experienced operator in a role to undertake both routine machine operation, property and water maintenance and development. 

The role is open to couples and singles with a potential opening for a partner.  

Property Type

Cattle Station

Property Description

Carpentaria Downs is the flagship breeding property for the Angus group. Located just south of Einasleigh in North Queensland.     

The Angus group is a fast growing, family owned company with a focus on high quality, high value and efficient beef production. Our team are enthusiastic, practical and hard-working people who strive for a singular goal, producing the best beef that we can. We are a company who values “on the tools” skills, innovation and thinking.   

Start Date

Immediate

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

  • Grader operation, maintaining roads, fire breaks, fencelines and erosion control measures

  • Dozer operation (D7)

  • Water maintenance, servicing and repairing solar and diesel pumps, pipelines and troughs

  • Water development, installation of new troughs, pipelines and pumps. 

  • Assisting with developing improved pastures, burning programs and fire management

  • Other property development and maintenance

Job Requirements

  • Experience with grader and dozer operation

  • Experience in the development and maintenance of stock waters (pumps, solar, bores, troughs, poly lines) 

  • Mechanical aptitude

Job Benefits

  • Package negotiable based on experience 

  • Accommodation and meals provided

  • Position for a partner is potentially available 

Application Details

Please send resume including 2 references from recent work places via the APPLY NOW button.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • These are permanent positions and NOT open to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants. Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas job seekers.

  • Applicants without the required skills and experience listed in the ad may not be considered.

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