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:

• Boreman | Operator - Humbert River Out-Station

  After 4 years, our Boreman/Operator has decided to hang up his boots which leaves an opening at our Humbert River property. This position is a blended role where you will be checking and maintaining bores, turkey nest dams, motors, troughs, and surrounding fences to ensure continuous water supply to all stock. Plus maintaining station roads, airstrips, fence lines and fire breaks, with the ability to observe and report on general cattle and property conditions.

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

  Operating under the helm of Victoria River Downs Station, Humbert River runs approx. 5,500 breeders with a total herd over 10,000 head covering 1,080km2

  Humbert River Outstation, is managed by Tim Harris and Summer.

  Being a successful family-owned business that has operated for over 35 years, we understand the importance of balancing work and lifestyle, with opportunities to attend social events, campdrafts, rodeos, to visiting local gorges, do a spot of fishing, or enjoy a BBQ with some friendly in house competitions.

  Offering competitive day rate, or salary for the right person, air-conditioned single accommodation, prepared meals and wifi available on the station.

  Boreman | Operator – Humbert River Out-Station

• O v e r s e e r - Nicholson Outstation

  Operating under the helm of Flora Valley Station, Nicholson Outstation runs approximately 8,000 breeders with a total herd of over 15,000 head covering 2,800km2.

  Reporting to the Flora Valley Station Manager, the successful applicant will have previous experience in a similar role and will have good communication, animal husbandry, and asset management skills, and will be responsible for the supervision of contractors. A high standard of OH&S values is essential.

  You will be able to work autonomously, whilst also being an enthusiastic participant within a larger team, contributing to the overall company performance

  Being a successful family-owned business that has operated for over 35 years, we understand the importance of balancing work and lifestyle, with opportunities to attend social events, campdrafts, rodeos, to visiting local gorges, do a spot of fishing, or enjoy a BBQ with some friendly in-house competitions.

  A competitive salary package is offered with the opportunity for the partner to assist in on-station roles.

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

  O v e r s e e r – Nicholson Outstation

• S t a t i o n C o o k

  The station cook prepares and serves four nutritional meals a day (breakfast, smoko, lunch & dinner). A positive can-do attitude is a must for this physically demanding job with early starts and long days, but for an organised person there is plenty of time for breaks.

  You will have good personal hygiene, maintain an extremely clean and tidy kitchen, store and prepare food to meet strict food safety and handling standards.

  Previous experience in a similar role or catering background is essential. Catering numbers varying depending on the station, usually between 10-20, with additional visitors and functions on an ad-hoc basis.

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

  Being a successful family-owned business that has operated for over 35 years, we understand the importance of balancing work and lifestyle, with opportunities to attend social events, campdrafts, rodeos, to visiting local gorges, do a spot of fishing, or enjoy a BBQ with some friendly in house competitions.

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

  All positions currently filled

  Offering competitive day rate, with air-conditioned single accommodation and meals included, along with wifi on the station.

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

  S t a t i o n C o o k

• M a c h i n e O p e r a t o r (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.

  Being a successful family-owned business that has operated for over 35 years, we understand the importance of balancing work and lifestyle, with opportunities to attend social events, campdrafts, rodeos, to visiting local gorges, do a spot of fishing, or enjoy a BBQ with some friendly in house competitions.

  Offering competitive day rate, air-conditioned single accommodation, meals and wifi on the station.

  R E C R U I T I N G    N O W    2 0 2 2    S E A S O N

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

  M a c h i n e O p e r a t o r (Grader)

• B o r e m a n

  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.

  Being a successful family-owned business that has operated for over 35 years, we understand the importance of balancing work and lifestyle, with opportunities to attend social events, campdrafts, rodeos, to visiting local gorges, do a spot of fishing, or enjoy a BBQ with some friendly in house competitions.

  Offering competitive day rate, air-conditioned single accommodation, meals and wifi on the station.

  A L L     P O S I T I O N S    A R E   C U R R E N T L Y   F I L L E D

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

  B o r e m a n

• S t a t i o n H a n d

  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 enjoyment of the outdoor life are essential.

  Being a successful family-owned business that has operated for over 35 years, we understand the importance of balancing work and lifestyle, with opportunities to attend social events, campdrafts, rodeos, to visiting local gorges, do a spot of fishing, or enjoy a BBQ with some friendly in-house competitions.

  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 for your skills and experience.

   

  Offering competitive day rate, air-conditioned single accommodation, meals and wifi on the station.

  L I M I T E D   S P O T S    A V A I L A B L E    F O R    T H E    2 0 2 2    S E A S O N

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

  S t a t i o n H a n d

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