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:

• L E A D I N G H A N D - Victoria River Downs Station

  The leading hand supervises and coaches the station hands whilst provides support to the head stockman in planning, implementing, and evaluating the livestock management program.

  This includes but is not limited to herd management, animal husbandry, fencing, infrastructure maintenance, capital works, and weed and pest management.

  Strong leadership skills, a high level of cattle and horse handling skills, along with a high standard of safety is 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.

  Victoria River Downs Station is managed by Rusty + Julie Richter, and runs approximately 13,000 breeders with a total herd over 33,000 head, covering 3,800km2

  Offering competitive day rate, air-conditioned single accommodation, prepared meals, plus the station has Telstra 4G coverage and free wifi in the staff TV room.

  Applications via our online process  or email to jobs@heytesburycattleco.com.au

  Only candidates progressing to the next stage will be contacted.

  L E A D I N G H A N D – Victoria River Downs Station

• 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 an 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.

  No current vacancies, however, we are still taking applications for our waitlist should a position become available.

  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

• 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.

   

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

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

  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.

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

  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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