WAVE HILL
STATION HAND
NT

MacLachlan Pastoral Group (MPG) was formed in 2023 and includes Wave Hill and Killarney Stations, both based in the Victoria River Region of the NT.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Remuneration:
Competitive Rates
Start:
Early 2025 TBC
Expires:
Until Position Filled
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Station Hand for Wave Hill Station.
WAVE HILL STATION:
Wave Hill Station is located 450km South-West of Katherine in the beautiful and iconic Victoria River District of the Northern Territory. The property currently runs around 45,000 head of Brahman cattle across 2.9million acres of well developed, mixed country. The nearby township of Kalkarindji lies just 30 minutes from the station homestead.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
As a Station Hand you will be part of the stock crew and report to the Head Stockman and Station Manager.
You will be involved in all aspects of station work that include mustering, branding, drafting, cattle education, fencing and other general station responsibilities.
Mustering is done on horseback and during the season you can be expected to be camped out for lengths of time.
Strong horsemanship experience is expected.
Job Requirements:
If you are motivated, keen to learn, take pride in your work, are a good communicator, work well in a team or by yourself and are looking to make a long-term commitment to the agriculture industry, we are keen to hear from you!
You must have a keen interest in horses as you will be riding them almost everyday, and when you are not riding them you will be cariing for them, feeding, watering, shoeing etc.
Job Benefits:
A competitive day rate is available in line with experience.
Private, air-conditioned accommodation, meals and internet are provided.
Further benefits include up to 7 weeks annual leave and entitlement to an End of Season bonus.
Apply today with a COVER LETTER and RESUME as applications will be considered as they are received. Further questions, please forward your query to jobs@macpg.au
PLEASE NOTE APPLICATIONS WITHOUT REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE LISTED IN THE AD WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
NB. These are a permanent positions and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders.
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