Rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Bore Runner / Machinery Operator to join NAPCo's Crew at the picturesque Glenormiston Station, NT.
14th November, 2024About NAPCoThe North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) was founded in 1877 and is one of Australia's leading beef 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.
Glenormiston Station, QLDGlenormiston Station is a 692,000 hectare property located in the QLD Channel country of the Donohue highway approximately 5 hours southwest of Mount Isa.
Glenormiston operates as a breeding property, breeding and growing weaners for consignment to NAPCo's Wainui Feedlot.
The homestead is situated on Lake Idamea, providing a unique station lifestyle experience.
The roleThe Bore Runner / Machinery Operator reports to the Station Manager and is responsible for maintaining water supplies and associated infrastructure for livestock across the station.
A varied role where you will split your time across Bore Running and Machinery Operations, maintaining property roads, undertaking property maintenance, drainage works, and erosion control, and assisting the crew when needed with ad hoc general station duties.
Day to day duties include, but are not limited to: Operating Grader to maintain roads, drainage works and erosion controlMachinery operations for property maintenanceMaintaining machinery in good working orderUndertaking mechanical prestart and general maintenanceMonitoring and maintaining water supplies and associated infrastructure for livestockChecking on stockMaintaining fencesWorking alone and unsupervisedPerforming your job safely and operating equipment in a safe mannerUndertaking ad hoc varied station tasks as requiredIdeally the successful candidate will: Have experience working as a Bore Runner or similarHave experience operating a Grader, Loader, Dozer and other machineryHave good mechanical knowledge of equipment desirableHold a current C class driver's licenceBe a self-starter that is able to work autonomously and unsupervisedPrior mechanical experience would be highly regardedBe committed to working safely in accordance with NAPCo's HSE policies and proceduresEmployee benefits Permanent full-time positionOnsite single air-conditioned accommodationA competitive day rate, generous annual leave entitlements, season completion bonusWe 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.Applications will close on 29th November 2024.
To apply, go to www.napco.com.au/careers/ to submit your application. For more information on this opportunity, please phone or email .
NAPCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion.
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