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:

• Home Tutor (Governess) Mt Sanford Station

  Due to the requirement of being double vaccinated for COVID-19, our Home Tutor will no longer be eligible to fulfill this position, so we are now seeking a suitable replacement.

  The position will be located at our Mt Sanford Station, managed by Paul + Kate Watts. It is located in the Victoria River Downs district, 550km west of Katherine, with a great team of 16 people and part of a fanatic community.

  You will be teaching School of the Air through MISOTA to 2 academic & well-behaved girls, Amber & Lucy, years 2 & 5.

  Previous experience is preferred but not essential, with the suitable candidate being fun, creative, energetic, organised, clean & tidy, self motivated with a can do attitude.

  The girls love craft, reading, cooking, horse riding, and exploring!

  Other tasks include but are not limited to helping out where needed (moving sprinklers, feeding calves, making up guest rooms, etc.)

  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, Home Tutor week + SFBK in Mt Isa, or enjoy a BBQ with some friendly in house competitions.

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

  Applications including resume + references to: msf@heytesburycattleco.com.au

  Home Tutor (Governess) Mt Sanford Station

• H e a d S t o c k m a n - Moolooloo Station

  Located in the Victoria River District, Northern Territory, Moolooloo Station runs approximately 8,000 breeders with a total herd over 22,000 head, covering 2,000 km² undulating downs country, predominantly black soil with natural springs and groundwater.

  Reporting to the Station Manager, Brent Sneesby, we are seeking a self-motivated Head Stockman with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and someone who is a team leader to join their crew.

  The successful candidate will lead, motivate and teach in all station aspects including fencing, low-stress cattle handling skills in accordance with the animal welfare standards, all general maintenance, as well as pest and weed control to achieve set goals. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording data, a high level of low-stress cattle handling skills, along with a high standard of safety within the workplace is essential. Horses, working dogs along with 2-wheel motorbikes are used for mustering. Having your own working dogs would be an advantage, but not 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, visiting local gorges, fishing, or enjoy a BBQ with some friendly in-house competitions.

  Offering opportunities of training and professional development for a long-term career within Heytesbury Cattle Co.

  Competitive salary package, this role would suit an individual or couple looking to progress their careers.

  Please note, only candidates progressing to the next stage will be contacted.

  H e a d S t o c k m a n – Moolooloo 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 - Victoria Rivers Downs & Pigeon Hole Station

  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.

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  Positions available at Victoria River Downs and Pigeon Hole Station 

  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 – Victoria Rivers Downs & Pigeon Hole Station

• 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 - Pigeon Hole Station

  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.

  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

  B o r e m a n – Pigeon Hole 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 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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