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HUGHENDEN

STATION HAND

QLD

KNUDSEN CATTLE

Knudsen Cattle is a family owned and operated agribusiness, based in Queensland. We pride ourselves in our dedication to the production of exceptional quality beef by complimenting the technology of today with the retention of timeless farming practices to sustain our land, empower our people and nurture our livestock.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remuneration:

Competitive remuneration package

Start:

Hiring Now

Expires:

Until Position Filled

Job Description:

  • As our business evolves, so does the need to expand our team!  

  • An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, conscientious and diligent individual to join us as a Station Hand. 

  • This role may be based on our Rosehall Aggregation situated just under 80kms from Mundubbera, in south-east Queensland or on our Northern Aggregation near Hughenden in the north-west. 

  • There will be an opportunity to travel between the properties to help with mustering and drafting cattle, infrastructure projects and community activities.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Full-time employment working five days per week, with weekend work during demanding periods

  • Focus on livestock and animal husbandry including branding, weaning, drafting, castrating, trucking, vaccinating, and marking

  • Monitor and supply lick nutrition to livestock as seasonally required

  • Monitor and maintain of water supply to livestock, along with the installation of poly pipe to create new water resources

  • Mustering with the use of horses, two wheel and four-wheel motorbikes

  • General maintenance and repair of various machinery and tools including work vehicles

  • Maintenance and repair of existing fences and the installation of new fences and flood gates

  • Assistance to maintain and improve infrastructure within the station compound

  • Biosecurity adherence including the spraying of noxious weeds

  • Observation and communication of day-to-day occurrences to assist in maintaining an excellent standard of workmanship

Job Requirements:

  • A focus on cleanliness, maintaining a tidy workplace, strong attention to detail and demonstrated pride in your work is highly regarded

  • The ability to complete tasks to an exceptional standard both autonomously and as a part of a small, dedicated team

  • A positive and willing attitude to combat the fast paced, everchanging and unpredictable nature of the livestock industry

  • A dedication to maintaining excellent communication both verbally and through channels including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Safe Ag and AgriWebb

  • A minimum of two years farm and/or livestock experience is required

  • A trade qualification is highly advantageous

  • A current manual driver’s licence is mandatory

  • A truck licence is highly desirable

Job Benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration packages that are frequently reviewed to reflect individual capability, performance, and responsibilities

  • A commitment to cultivate your professional and personal development through abundant opportunities to learn, contribute and progress

  • Role diversity with a multitude of different day to day tasks, ample opportunity and encouragement to increase responsibilities.

  • On site accommodation, most meals and meat provided (subject to availability)

  • A long term, unrivalled experience, within a business excelling in its field

 

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply by forwarding your resume accompanied by a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you are a great fit for Knudsen Cattle.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Applications without a resume or references with not be considered.


Please note: You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for positions with Knudsen Cattle.

REF 20231113

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