The Barkly maintenance crew report to the Operations Manager and have one of the most important jobs on the station, working independently, driving company vehicles to diligently check diesel and solar pumps, monitor troughs, tanks & turkey's nest and all things water for 55,000 head of cattle across 2.3 million acres.
They enjoy the variety that goes with monitoring, maintaining and repairing various property assets, plant, equipment, fencing, pipework and infrastructure so that it is kept in safe and valuable working order.
We rely on their excellent observation skills, common sense and logic to notice, and promptly report any issues or potential concerns around livestock, fences and general infrastructure.
Specific experience in similar role on a station isn't required.
We're open to transferrable skills from a range of industries or professions from someone who is willing to embrace station life and will enjoy being a part of a large, energetic and diverse crew.
Along with being mechanically minded, happy to work independently, you'll bring:
- Valid manual driver's licence
- Great communication skills and be able to positively interact with a range of people
- Be highly reliable & trustworthy
- Committed to working safely at all times
- Sound written & numerical skills
- Unrestricted rights to work in Australia
In return, we offer:
- Competitive daily rate of pay + paid overtime days
- Leave loading
- Annual retention bonus
- Comfortable, air conditioned, single accommodation
- New kitchen & dining facilities
- Social club & recreational room
- WIFI
- Training, development & cross-skilling opportunities
- Job stability
About us:
Australian Country Choice (ACC) is a proud industry leader in producing and supplying the highest quality beef products to both local and export markets.
We employ over 1200 team members and together our diverse operation runs 300,000 head of cattle across our large-scale breeding, backgrounding, farming, and feed lotting through to our modern food processing and value add packing facility.
We are the largest, Australian owned and privately operated, fully integrated beef cattle supply chain.
This means you really do get the best of both worlds.
You get the opportunity and security that comes with a progressive corporate pastoral operation who continue to grow, develop and innovate, along with the support and personal interest that comes with being part of a family business.
Please note: It is a condition of employment with ACC that employees are vaccinated or have immunity for Q-fever, we are happy to assist and facilitate appointments if necessary.
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