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Thank you for your interest in a career with The Heytesbury Cattle Co. We employ staff in the following positions:

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

Currently Recruiting:

Station Hand / Homestead + Domestic Support Role
This is a unique opportunity to join the Pigeon Hole team in a combined role. In your role as a station hand, you will contribute to the livestock program by undertaking duties such as handling and monitoring of livestock, machinery operation, and maintenance, general station maintenance, and repairs. When you are not required in the stock camp, you will provide support to the Station Managers around the homestead, including mowing lawns or helping with their young children from time to time.

Pigeon Hole Station, managed by Ryan Jepson + Belinda Milsom, is located in the Victoria River Downs district, 420km west of Katherine, NT, and runs approximately 8,000 breeders with a total herd over 22,000 head, covering 1,800km2

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, prepared meals and wifi available on the station.

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

Only candidates progressing to the next stage will be contacted.

Station Hand / Homestead + Domestic Support Role
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.

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.

Available position at Birrundudu Station, managed by Jordan + Grace Perry, is located 700kms south west of Katherine on the NT/WA border, and runs approximately 10,000 breeders with a total herd over 25,000 head, covering 6,700 km².

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)

If you are looking for work and/or experience on one of our cattle stations, whether it is on a casual, full-time or seasonal basis, please complete our on-line application form. Applications are kept for 12 months. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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A health condition, disability or injury is not a barrier to the consideration of your application for employment. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that you are fit and safe to perform the proposed duties. You should note that our properties are located in remote areas where access to medical facilities is limited. You may also be required to work with animals, on heavy machinery or in unfavourable outdoor climatic conditions. You are assured that all information disclosed on this form is strictly private and confidential.

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Station Hand / Homestead + Domestic Support Role

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Boreman

Machine Operator (Grader)

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Experience

Health/Medical History

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