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PORTLAND DOWNS

HEAD STOCKMAN

QLD

NAPCO

The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) was founded in 1877 and is one of Australia's leading cattle companies, managing over 6.1 million hectares and home of Australia's First Carbon Neutral Beef - Five Founders. NAPCo employs approximately 220 staff operating across Queensland and the Northern Territory, with 14 cattle stations, a Depot in Mount Isa, a Feedlot and Farm in the Darling Downs and an office in Brisbane's CBD.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remuneration:

Competitive day rate ++ (See benefits)

Start:

Now or early 2025

Expires:

Mid October 2024

Job Description:

  • We are looking for a Head Stockman to join our crew at Portland Downs. The Head Stockman, working closely with the Station Manager, will lead a crew of approx 3 station hands ensuring the efficient and effective operations of the stock camp. 

  • For this position, you will need to be flexible and agile with the ability to think ahead! 

  • Position commences on station now.


Portland Downs Station is a large-scale backgrounding property covering over 100,000ha of mostly downs country in central west Queensland about 100km southeast of Longreach, QLD. Receiving cattle from NAPCo’s northern properties, Portland Downs prepares them for entry to the Wainui Feedlot.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Running the stock camp

  • Communicating clearly and leading by example

  • Mustering on horseback and motorbikes

  • Undertaking general station duties

  • Operating machinery / trucks (on occasion)

  • Maintaining waters and undertaking property maintenance and repairs

Job Requirements:

  • Experience working as a Leading Hand or Head Stockman on a cattle station

  • An effective communication style and strong leadership skills

  • Excellent livestock handling skills, of a quiet and sensible nature

  • Strong horsemanship and horse husbandry skills

  • Motorbike riding skills

  • Experienced mustering cattle on horse or motorbike

  • Mechanically minded with good maintenance skills ie. welding

  • Organisational and record keeping skills

  • Be committed to working safely in accordance with NAPCo's HSE policies and procedures

  • A MR, HR or HC Licence (or willingness to get one)

Job Benefits:

  • Full-time permanent position

  • Competitive day rates | Season completion bonus | Generous annual leave entitlements

  • Meals and air-conditioned accommodation provided (Single, Couple or Family)

  • NAPCo are proud to offer competitive pay, generous annual leave entitlements, travel reimbursement and transfer opportunities between stations at the end of the year.

  • We invest heavily in on-the-job training and all staff are offered and encouraged to complete a traineeship in Agriculture.

  • NAPCo stations have a great social environment and give all employees the chance to attend our annual Station Challenge, ad-hoc campdrafts, sports days, fishing, camping etc..


Due to the nature of the role, we will consider employing a couple in the position of Head Stockman & Station hand. Please submit both resumes if applying as a couple.

Pre-employment requirements
Prior to commencement, all new employees are required to undertake an Australian National Police Check and are also required to be vaccinated against Q Fever (all associated costs covered by NAPCO).


For more information: Phone 0429 399 630 or Email hr@napco.com.au
 

Click “APPLY NOW” to submit an application.


Applications will close 11th October 2024. Interviews will be held thereafter.

NAPCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

NAPCO | 20240927

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