Join the Team

If you enjoy outdoor physical activities, working with livestock, developing superior horsemanship skills and/or participating in all aspects of property and equipment maintenance and upkeep, then you should consider a career with us.

What Opportunities are Available

Heytesbury Cattle Company employs staff in the following positions:

• Station Hand
• Leading Hand
• Machine Operator (Grader)
• Boreman
• Cook
• Governess/Home Tutor
• Head Stockperson
• Overseer
• Assistant Manager
• Station Manager

Currently Recruiting:

• A s s i s t a n t M a n a g e r - Flora Valley Station

  We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager with previous experience in a similar role or experience as a Senior Head Stockman, with involvement in a large scale breeder operation. You will need to be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, communicate well and be a team player.

  Having a high level of leadership is essential in directing, motivating and training staff including the Head Stockman to carry out the day to day activities, including herd management, animal husbandry, fencing, infrastructure maintenance, capital works, and weed and pest management, while also being across the operations at Nicholson Outstation.

  Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording data, a high level of low stress cattle and horse handling skills, along with a high standard of safety in the workplace is essential. The ability to preg-test would be an advantage. This is a hands-on role that will see you out in the yards as well as attending to office duties.

  Flora Valley Station includes Nicholson Outstation and combined, carries approximately 18,000 breeders with a total herd over 42,000 head, covering 8,200km2.

  Being family owned with each station managed by a family, we understand the balance between work and lifestyle. With the beautiful Marella Gorge close by, you can head off on your days off for a swim, enjoy a BBQ back on station with some friendly pool/cricket/rugby competitions, or head off to compete in campdrafts and rodeos.

  Offering a competitive salary package including air-conditioned accommodation, prepared meals, wifi, along with career development and opportunities, this position is suitable for a family, a couple, with work options available for the partner, or an individual with experience in the industry.

  Email applications to jobs@heytesburycattleco.com.au

  Only candidates progressing to the next stage will be contacted.

  A s s i s t a n t M a n a g e r – Flora Valley Station

• Station Hand

  The station hand contributes to the livestock program by undertaking duties such as handling and monitoring of livestock, machinery operation and maintenance, general station maintenance and repairs, and land management.

  Although not always necessary, applicants are generally expected to have good horse handling skills.

  Enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and an enjoyment for outdoor life are essential.

  A couple of things you should be aware of:

  • most of our stations have limited spots to fill each season
  • when managers have only a few spots to fill, they may be more picky about someone’s experience with cattle and horses,
  • the season runs from about March until November, and someone who can commit to this whole period will normally be favoured over someone who can’t,
  • you will only hear from our managers if they have a position suitable to your skills and experience.

  Applying on-line is the quickest and most reliable way to be considered for any of our positions

  NOW RECRUITING for the 2020 season

  Station Hand

• Cook

  The station or stock camp cook plans, prepares and cooks nutritious meals for station staff, guests and contractors in the station kitchen and/or in the stock camp and maintains a clean and hygienic kitchen.

  We look for experienced cooks who will be required to cater for approx 10-15 people (on occasion up to 20).

  A friendly, self-motivated nature is important to this position along with an honest work ethic.

  This is a seasonal position running from early March until November, and someone who can commit to this whole period will normally be favoured over someone who can’t.

  Previous cooking experience is essential.

  Applying on-line is the quickest and most reliable way to be considered for any of our positions

  NOW RECRUITING for the 2020 season

  Cook

• Boreman

  The boreman is responsible for checking and maintaining bores, turkey nest dams, motors, troughs, and surrounding fences to ensure continuous water supply to all stock. Experience is required with a sound understanding of the cattle industry.

  Previous experience in a similar role will be highly regarded and you must have basic mechanical skills.

   

  Applying on-line is the quickest and most reliable way to be considered for any of our positions.

  Recruiting Now for a position at Victoria River Downs Station

  Managed by  Rusty + Julie Richter, Victoria River Downs Station runs approximately 14,000 breeders

  with a total herd over 34,000 head, covering 3,800km2

   

  Boreman

• Machine Operator (Grader)

  The machine operator contributes to station maintenance by operating and maintaining the grader and other equipment and vehicles as required.

  Main duties include maintaining station roads, airstrips, fence lines and fire breaks, with the ability to observe and report on general property conditions.

  Previous Grader driving experience will be highly regarded.

  Competitive day rate, air-conditioned accommodation and prepared meals.

  Recruiting Now for a position at Pigeon Hole Station

  Managed by  John  + Lauren Mudford, Pigeon Hole Station runs approximately 9,000 breeders

  with a total herd over 22,000 head, covering 1,800km2

  Applying on-line is the quickest and most reliable way to be considered for any of our positions.

  Machine Operator (Grader)

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