Job Description

We’re looking for a new team member who enjoys working outdoors, is mechanically minded, and can work independently in a remote rural environment.

As part of our backgrounding and maintence crew,  your work will be hands-on, varied, and rewarding.

Property Type

Farm (Mixed)

Property Description

  • Our business is a diverse family-owned feedlot, backgrounding, breeding and farming operation located one hour drive north of Emerald in Central Queensland.

  • We have a strong customer focus and pride ourselves on offering professional feeding services.

  • We supply beef onto Australian supermarket shelves and major export markets. Our organisation has grown rapidly over the last 5 years and is now in a new expansion phase.

Start Date

Immediate

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

  • Running and monitoring water bores and associated equipment

  • Carrying out routine bore inspections and basic maintenance

  • Checking pumps, tanks, pipelines and water levels

  • Identifying and reporting faults or maintenance issues and fixing where possible

  • Installing, repairing and maintaining fencing

  • General property and site maintenance

  • Operating vehicles, tools and machinery as required

  • Working safely and efficiently both independently and as part of a team

Job Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience with bore running, pumps or water systems

  • Has fencing experience and good practical skills

  • Is mechanically minded and confident using hand and power tools

  • Holds a current driver's licence

  • Can work safely in a remote environment

  • Is reliable, physically fit and willing to get the job done

Job Benefits

  • Full-time employment with an established Central Qld cattle operation

  • Monday to Friday work with rotational weekend duties

  • Practical, hands-on work across cattle and property operations

  • Opportunity to develop your livestock, machinery and station skills

  • A supportive team environment

  • Stable employment and the opportunity to grow with the business

  • Single accommodation with kitchen facilities (Responsible for cooking own meals)

Application Details

If you are hardworking, dependable and keen to build a career in the cattle and agricultural industry, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your current resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the position.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • This is a permanent position and not available to working holiday visa holders (Backpackers) or overseas applications.

  • Applications without required skills and experience listed will not be considered.

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