Caretaker | Oakland Park Station | QLD

Take pride in practical work and enjoy the independence of station life?

Join Oakland Park Station, a cattle breeding enterprise near Croydon, Queensland, as an experienced and motivated Caretaker.

In this varied, hands-on role, you’ll take ownership of the station’s day-to-day care, helping keep the property in great shape while staying connected to the broader team.

With on-farm accommodation, food, a company ute and tools provided, you’ll have the opportunity to make a valued contribution to station operations. You’ll need to be ready to commence by March 2027.

You will be based at Oakland Park Station, a breeding enterprise near Croydon, Queensland.

Reporting to the Aggregation Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations, including:

• Unloading and distributing lick

• Maintaining the compound, including the homestead, yards and sheds

• General farm duties including checking water, fencing, operating machinery and general farm maintenance

• Reporting cattle and property conditions to the Aggregation Manager

• Maintaining station plant and equipment

• Working safely and contributing to a positive and safe working environment for all workers

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Ideally bring two or more years of experience on a station

• Have the physical ability to undertake the active, hands-on requirements of the role

• Hold a current driver’s licence

• Be mechanically minded

• Have a proactive approach and be willing to work as part of a team

• Be willing to work varied hours, including weekends, when required to meet operational needs

• You will be paid in accordance with the Pastoral Award and classified at the relevant level based on your experience

• On-farm accommodation and food

• Company ute and tools

• Salary continuance and life insurance (subject to eligibility)

• Access to confidential EAP support services for personal and professional well-being

Submit your application, including a cover letter addressing the requirements of the role and your resume, via our website. Applications will be assessed as they are received.

Appointment to the role is subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, which may include medical screening, reference checks and right to work verification.

• Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia (not open to WHVs or overseas applicants as it is a full time role), sponsorship is not available for this role.

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