Savannah Cattle Company is seeking an organised and caring person for a combined Station Cook / Governess role at Noonkanbah Station in the West Kimberley, WA.
The position is split 50/50 between cooking and governess duties, sharing responsibilities with another cook and governess. Working days are eight hours, whether you are rostered on cooking or governess duties.
In the kitchen, you will prepare breakfast and dinner for the station crew and prepare smoko items for staff to take with them. Crew members organise their own lunches and pack their own lunch and smoko.
In the schoolroom, you will support the children’s distance education and help create a positive, structured learning environment. Previous governess experience is not essential, although experience caring for children, such as nannying or childcare, is required.
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.
Station Cook duties, approximately 50%:
Prepare nutritious breakfasts and dinners for station staff.
Bake and prepare smoko items for the crew to take away.
Keep the kitchen and dining area clean and organised.
Manage kitchen supplies and stock.
Follow food safety and hygiene procedures.
Prepare food for mustering camps when required.
Coordinate duties with the other cook.
Governess duties, approximately 50%:
Supervise daily school lessons and support School of the Air and distance education.
Assist children with schoolwork and assignments.
Maintain a structured, encouraging learning environment.
Communicate with teachers and parents.
Organise educational and recreational activities.
Keep the schoolroom clean and organised.
Coordinate duties with the other governess.
Previous experience caring for children through nannying, childcare or a similar role.
Enjoy working with children and supporting their learning.
Ability to prepare nutritious meals for a station crew.
A current Working with Children Check valid in Western Australia and a current first aid certificate.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Patience, clear communication and a positive attitude.
Ability to share responsibilities and work well within a team.
Willingness to live and work in a remote environment.
Variety across cooking and supporting children’s education.
Eight-hour working days in either role.
Shared responsibilities with another cook and governess.
May suit someone undertaking study, depending on their course commitments.
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 outline your cooking and childcare experience and include details of your Working with Children Check and first aid certificate.
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.
