Savannah Cattle Company is seeking an experienced and capable Leading Hand to join the team at Noonkanbah Station in the West Kimberley, WA.
Working closely with management, you will help organise daily station activities, lead cattle work and support the development of the station team.
This hands-on role would suit someone with strong cattle skills, sound judgement and the ability to lead by example. You will need to be comfortable taking responsibility and helping keep operations running smoothly in management’s absence.
Noonkanbah Station covers approximately 170,000 hectares in Western Australia’s beautiful West Kimberley region, approximately 165 km from Fitzroy Crossing. With the Fitzroy River running through the property, the station offers an opportunity to live and work on a remote Kimberley cattle station.
Assist management with daily station operations and work planning.
Supervise staff, allocate tasks and mentor junior team members.
Lead mustering, cattle handling, drafting, branding and processing.
Coordinate yard work and livestock movements.
Monitor cattle health and welfare and maintain accurate livestock tallies and records.
Maintain fences, yards and station infrastructure.
Ensure vehicles, machinery and equipment are maintained.
Assist with bore running and water maintenance when required.
Communicate operational and maintenance issues to management.
Promote safe work practices and a positive team environment.
Take responsibility for station operations in management’s absence.
Previous cattle station experience and demonstrated livestock handling skills.
Ability to lead a team and organise daily work effectively.
Confidence supervising mustering and cattle yard operations.
Practical station maintenance skills.
Clear communication skills and a willingness to train and support others.
Initiative, reliability and sound judgement.
Commitment to cattle welfare and workplace safety.
A hands-on leadership role working closely with station management.
Opportunity to build on your station leadership and operational experience.
Live and work in the West Kimberley.
Pay, accommodation and meals: To be confirmed.
Applicants please submit via the APPLY NOW button your resume with 2 or more work references who are contactable, as they will be checked.
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a permanent position and not available to overseas applicants or Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor do we offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered
Due to the number of applications, the employer may not be able to respond to all applicants.
Savannah Cattle Company operates Noonkanbah Station, covering approximately 170,000 hectares in Western Australia’s beautiful West Kimberley region, approximately 165 km from Fitzroy Crossing. With the Fitzroy River running through the property, the station offers an opportunity to live and work on a remote Kimberley cattle station.
