This is much more than a traditional bore runner role.
You'll play a key role in maintaining and expanding the station's water infrastructure as we continue to deliver an ambitious extension program. Working closely with the Station Manager, you'll help build the infrastructure that will underpin the future growth of our cattle enterprise.
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in quality workmanship and genuinely likes getting things working, and keeping them working.
As our Solar Water Infrastructure Technician / Station Hand, you will be responsible for:
maintaining solar-powered bore systems
servicing generator-powered bore sites
fault finding and troubleshooting pumps, motors and water systems
installing new solar pumping systems and solar panels
constructing new watering points including tanks, troughs and pipelines
preventative maintenance across the station's water infrastructure
welding, fabrication and mechanical repairs
fencing, mustering, cattle handling and general station duties.
About Christmas Creek Station
In the Kimberley region, 110 kilometres east of Fitzroy Crossing and at the foot of the Poole Range, Christmas Creek spans 165,000 hectares. Currently the herd comprises approximately 7,500 head of Brahman cattle and around 40% of the property is watered. We have commenced the first stage of a significant water point expansion program, with approximately 30 additional watering points planned over the next five years.
Manchee Agriculture Pty Limited is a family-owned Australian mixed cropping and beef enterprise with over 160 years of continuous farming history, commencing in the 1860s. The business operates across four properties in New South Wales (2), Queensland (1) and Western Australia (Christmas Creek Station) (1), where our business enterprise spans integrated broadacre and irrigated cropping, cattle breeding, backgrounding, feed lotting, finishing and processing.
At Manchee Agriculture, our personal and company values are one and the same. They are very much lived and operational. We "keep it real", we are humble, our leadership style is grounded and credibility matters. Our staff all share the same values of respect, stewardship, excellence, integrity and practicality.
Water Infrastructure Maintenance
Inspect, service and maintain station bores and watering systems.
Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to pumps, pipelines, tanks and troughs.
Perform preventative maintenance to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
Monitor water quality and water supply across all grazing areas.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and report emerging issues.
Respond promptly to breakdowns and emergency repairs.
Solar & Power Systems
Install, commission and maintain solar-powered pumping systems.
Install and replace solar panels, controllers, inverters and associated equipment.
Maintain generator-powered bore sites.
Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults within solar pumping systems.
Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reliability.
Assist with future renewable energy projects across the station.
Water Point Development
Assist with the construction and installation of new watering points.
Install pipelines, troughs, tanks and associated infrastructure.
Assist contractors during major infrastructure projects.
Operate machinery associated with trenching, lifting and installation works.
Support the station's long-term water expansion strategy.
General Station Operations
Participate in mustering, branding, drafting and processing cattle.
Construct and maintain fencing.
Maintain roads, yards and station infrastructure.
Operate station vehicles, plant and machinery safely.
Assist with seasonal station operations as required.
Maintain workshops, tools and equipment.
Safety & Compliance
Follow all station WHS procedures.
Ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
Maintain plant and equipment in safe operating condition.
Participate in safety meetings and reporting.
Support animal welfare and biosecurity requirements.
Skills & Experience
Previous experience with solar bore and pump systems.
Experience maintaining solar-powered pumping systems.
Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding ability.
Experience with generators, pumps and small engines.
Welding and fabrication skills highly regarded.
Ability to work independently across a large remote station.
Current manual driver's licence (essential).
HR licence, machinery tickets or trade qualifications advantageous.
Experience working on northern cattle stations highly regarded.
Practical and mechanically minded.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Reliable and highly organised.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Positive team player.
Committed to safety and continuous improvement.
Resilient and comfortable working in remote environments.
A competitive salary package aligned with experience is offered along with comfortable station accommodation, vehicle and operational benefits.
A great primary school and a new, well-equipped medical centre with a full-time nurse clinician and visiting doctor is located less than a kilometre from the homestead.
This is a long-term career opportunity within a progressive family business where you'll help shape the future of one of the Kimberley's growing cattle enterprises while working with modern solar water infrastructure and renewable energy systems.
Prior to an offer of employment, the short-listed candidate must be willing to undertake a national police and Working With Children Check.
Please submit your cover letter and resume via the APPLY NOW button or for more details please contact Jocellin Jansson by phone 0419 628 454.
PLEASE NOTE:
These are permanent positions and NOT open to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants.
Applicants without the required skills and experience listed in the ad may not be considered.
Manchee Agriculture Pty Limited is a family-owned Australian mixed cropping and beef enterprise with over 160 years of continuous farming history, commencing in the 1860s. The business operates across four properties in New South Wales (2), Queensland (1) and Western Australia (1) where our business enterprise spans integrated broadacre and irrigated cropping, breeding, backgrounding, feed lotting, finishing and processing.
At Manchee Agriculture, our personal and company values are one and the same. They are very much lived and operational. We “keep it real”, we are humble, our leadership style is grounded and credibility matters. Our company values are; Respect, Stewardship, Excellence, Integrity, Practicality.
