The Station Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and servicing station vehicles, plant, and equipment to ensure reliable & safe day-to-day operations on a remote cattle station.
Duties include diagnosing mechanical faults, carrying out preventative maintenance, conducting breakdown repairs in workshop and field settings, and managing tools and parts.
The role requires strong mechanical skills, the ability to work independently in remote conditions, and a commitment to safety and station productivity.
The Tipperary Group of Stations is one of Australia’s most iconic pastoral operations, located just 2 hours from Darwin. The groups focus is breeding & back rounding cattle with a large scale broadacre farming operation.
Service, maintain, and repair station vehicles, machinery, and equipment
Diagnose and rectify mechanical and hydraulic faults
Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing
Respond to breakdowns in workshop and field environments
Maintain tools, parts inventory, and workshop safety standards
Support station operations by minimizing equipment downtime
Trade qualification or strong practical experience as a mechanic
Ability to diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles and station equipment
Experience working independently in remote or regional environments
Strong problem-solving skills and reliability
Commitment to workplace safety and maintenance standards
Valid driver’s license (HR license desirable)
Competitive remuneration
Ongoing training & development
Food & private, air-conditioned accommodation
Full Wi-Fi & Telstra reception at the Tipperary Compound
Great team culture & a supportive station community
Schooling available to Grade 6 onsite
Successful applicants maybe subject to pre-employment fitness for work testing, including a comprehensive medical, and drug & alcohol test
This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders or overseas applicants.
No dogs are allowed with this position
The Tipperary Group is comprised of Tipperary Station, Litchfield Station and Douglas West Station, and is focused on large-scale cattle backgrounding and breeding, cattle agistment, live export quarantine, fodder production, tourism and events and conservation.
COMPANY
Tipperary Group of Stations is owned and operated through a strategic partnership between the Booloomani Corporation and Branir Pty Ltd. Booloomani Coporation is comprised of a group of strategic investors with a clear appreciation for the strong potential of northern Australian agriculture. Branir Pty Ltd is owned by prominent barrister and businessman Allan Myers QC AC.
CATTLE
Cattle breeding and backgrounding are the main enterprises at the Tipperary Group of Stations. The production system is centred on Brahman cattle, a tropical breed that is very well suited to north Australian conditions. With huge areas of recently developed pastures and access to the fertile Litchfield floodplain, the Group enjoys capacity to carry one of the Territory’s largest cattle herds.
Tipperary Group of Stations is highly committed to Animal Welfare standards to ensure all animals in the Group’s custody are treated humanely. All employees that work with animals are experienced in the humane handling of stock and are trained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
MARKETS AND EXPORTS
As well as the traditional live-export markets of Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia, we are also looking to develop new markets for cattle, fodder and other commodities. In particular, we have strong interest in developing long term commercial relationships for the supply of our premium grade fodder.
FARMING
Fodder production is currently the major farming enterprise carried out at Tipperary Station. We produce premium quality Rhodes grass hay under centre-pivot irrigation, and dry-land jarrah grass hay on a large scale. In addition to hay production, the station is also home to several thousand mango trees, and the Group is also exploring many opportunities for cropping production.
SCHOOL
Tipperary Station School is a small primary school which is part of the Top End Group School. At Tipperary Station School, students enjoy access to a comfortable classrooms and excellent sporting facilities such as a swimming pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a basketball court and a large gym. The school is run by a dedicated Teaching Principal and a Teacher’s Assistant. All students attending the school live on the station and at present all year levels are taught in the one classroom.
EMPLOYEMENT
The Tipperary Group of Stations (TGS) is a large iconic pastoral property in the Northern Territory, and we are currently looking for passionate people to join the team.
TGS offers a unique opportunity to work at one of Australia’s renowned cattle stations, whilst only two hours’ drive from Darwin.
The safety and wellbeing of our people is our number one priority at TGS and we continually strive to foster a safe, positive and fulfilling working environment for our employees.
Engagement with Indigenous Australians is also an important focus for TGS, and we regularly provide employment and training opportunities for indigenous people seeking a career in the cattle industry.
We seek skilled individuals who can bring a wealth of life experience and innovative and distinctive ideas to our business.
