CATTLE PROPERTY MANAGER (2IC)
MAUNDER PASTORAL CO. | ROMA, QLD
Family owned commercial cattle breeding and fattening operation running around 4000 head of predominantly Charolais cattle over several properties located in the Roma region.
Job Type: Full time
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Flexible work operations are available.
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Long term employment.
Renumeration:
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Above award wages.
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Salary level can be negotiated depending on skills and experience.
Job description
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Experience in cattle handling management, calving, branding/drafting etc (properties are well developed with laneway systems into most of the steel yard facilities).
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Mustering mainly on quad bikes with the assistance of a contract gyrocopter at times.
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Ability to operate tractors/spray rig to plant 1000acres of fodder crops.
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General property maintenance/ manage NLIS transfers .
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Registered 500 head feedlot currently in suspension.
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Heavy vehicle drivers licence an advantage or willingness to obtain one, to move cattle short distances.
Key duties:
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Ability to work as part of a small team and be capable of operating/ organising alone for periods of time.
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Have good foresight into what is required to operate successfully.
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Honest, reliable and diligent.
Benefits & factors to consider
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Air conditioned spacious family home in very good condition.
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Some animals by negotiation.
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Use of ample shed space.
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Attractive negotiable salary.
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14 km from town/ mobile phone service.
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School bus run for primary and secondary school.
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Good employment prospects for a partner in town, or possibility to work together on occasions.
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Long term position, very low staff turnover.
Please note that this is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders.
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Mau 20201220