Job Description

We are seeking experienced Assistant Manager to support the Manager at our breeder property near Barcaldine, QLD.

Property Type

Cattle Station

Property Description

Garfield Station is a 110,000 acre breeder property, located 40km north of Jericho, QLD. Jericho is located on the Capricorn Highway 86km east of Barcaldine. . 

Start Date

Immediate Start

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

  • Working with the Manager to organise daily tasks along with livestock/ infrastructure planning and decisions.

  • Both bikes and horses used for mustering.  

  • Yard work - castration etc

  • Water and fence maintenance

  • Dry lick distribution

  • Stock work when contractors are on property

  • General farm duties 

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years experience with all station work essential, ideally in a Management role.

  • Experience with 2 wheel motorbikes, grader and tractor etc.

  • Work well under instruction from the owner/ Manager

  • Drivers licence (own 4WD preferred)

  • Experience with operating machinery is preferred

  • A couple wanting a long term opportunity is preferred

  • Must be reliable and trustworthy

Job Benefits

  • A 2 bedroom air conditioned/ partly furnished house along with power and meat. (Fuel offered after 3 month probationary period).

  • Paddock available to horses - up to 4

  • Yes to work dogs, not pigging dogs, cages available.

  • Excellent widespread mobile reception as a Telstra tower is on the property

  • Long term position

  • Chook yard

Application Details

Applicants MUST present a cover letter and resume and 2 or more references (these will be checked) and submit to Kate via the APPLY NOW button below.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • This is a permanent positions and NOT open to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants.

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