We are seeking an experienced, capable and motivated all-rounder to assist with property development, maintenance and day-to-day operations.
Working alongside the family, you will help plan jobs, solve problems, source suitable materials and carry out improvements across the property. This hands-on role would suit someone with strong practical and mechanical skills who enjoys variety and takes pride in seeing a job through.
The initial term is ideally 6–12 months, with potential for an ongoing arrangement. The start date is flexible. We are open to discussing either employment with a salary package or a contracting arrangement, depending on your circumstances.
Varied role across water infrastructure, fencing, machinery maintenance and livestock.
Air-conditioned home, approximately 20km from Cunnamulla with bitumen road access.
Negotiable remuneration, flexible start date and potential work for a partner.
We are an established, multigenerational family partnership operating a rangeland grazing business approximately 20km from Cunnamulla in southwest Queensland.
Our operation specialises in Australian White meat sheep, alongside rangeland goats and opportunistic cattle. We value good animal husbandry, low-stress stock handling and practical improvements that support the long-term operation of the property.
Water infrastructure
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair troughs, bores, pumps and poly pipe systems.
Assist with planning and installing additional poly pipe water lines.
Identify and resolve faults promptly to maintain reliable livestock water supplies.
Fencing & property infrastructure
Assist with installing boundary exclusion fencing.
Construct and repair electric, netting and conventional wire fencing.
Build, repair and maintain livestock yards and other property infrastructure.
Machinery & mechanical maintenance
Carry out routine servicing, preventative maintenance and practical repairs on tractors, graders and other agricultural machinery.
Troubleshoot faults and identify required parts and materials.
Help minimise breakdowns and keep machinery and equipment operating efficiently.
Livestock operations
Assist with sheep, goat and cattle husbandry using low-stress stock handling practices.
Participate in mustering, generally using two-wheel motorbikes with aerial support.
Assist with coordinated feral pig and wild dog management.
Maintain relevant farm records using AgriWeb.
General property work
Undertake maintenance, construction and property improvement projects.
Help plan workflows, source cost-effective materials and improve efficiency.
Work with the family to prioritise jobs and respond to seasonal demands.
Essential:
A current Australian driver’s licence.
Demonstrated practical experience relevant to the role.
The ability to work independently, solve problems and follow tasks through.
Strong communication skills and a cooperative approach.
Reliability, initiative, sound judgement and a commitment to safe work practices.
Highly regarded:
Experience in fencing, water infrastructure, poly pipe installation and livestock yards.
Mechanical skills and experience operating and maintaining tractors, graders and agricultural machinery.
An HR or other relevant heavy vehicle licence.
Trade qualifications or tickets in welding, mechanical maintenance, diesel fitting or related fields.
A chemical handling certificate or relevant accreditation.
Experience with sheep, goats or cattle and low-stress stock handling.
Familiarity with AgriWeb or similar farm management software.
Proven practical ability is valued. Applicants with strong hands-on experience are encouraged to apply, even without formal trade qualifications.
Remuneration negotiable according to experience.
Air-conditioned home on the property.
Convenient access to Cunnamulla and the local school via bitumen road.
Flexible start date.
Initial 6–12-month opportunity with ongoing potential.
Employment or contracting arrangements considered.
A collaborative family working environment where your ideas and initiative are valued.
Potential work for a partner, depending on their skills and business needs, including domestic assistance, property infrastructure or general farm support.
Workloads vary with the seasons. Hot weather may require stock movements outside standard hours, while some jobs involve longer days or weekend work.
Flexibility around personal commitments and social events is supported where operational demands allow, with good communication and forward planning encouraged.
Please contact Kym via the APPLY NOW button with a brief introduction outlining:
Your relevant experience, practical and mechanical skills.
Any qualifications, licences or trade tickets.
Your availability and preferred working arrangement.
Contact details for two referees who can speak to your work ethic, reliability and practical abilities.
Couples are welcome to include a brief outline of their partner’s skills and interests.
For further information please contact Kym: 0428 550 224
PLEASE NOTE:
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. We do not accept WHV applicants (backpackers) or overseas applications, nor do we offer sponsorship.
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
Due to the volume of applications, the employer may only be able to respond to shortlisted applicants.
We are an established, multigenerational family partnership operating a rangeland grazing business approximately 20km from Cunnamulla in southwest Queensland.
Our operation specialises in Australian White meat sheep, alongside rangeland goats and opportunistic cattle. We value good animal husbandry, low-stress stock handling and practical improvements that support the long-term operation of the property.
