Rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Stockman to join NAPCo's Alexandria Station, NT in the 2025 Season.
About 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.
Alexandria Station, NTAlexandria Station is located on the Barkly Tableland in the Northern Territory and is NAPCo's oldest property, acquired in 1877, with the outstation Gallipoli. Alexandria spans 1.1 million hectares and is home to NAPCo's Alexandria composite stud.
The RoleJoin the collaborative team at Alexandria Station where this role reports to the Overseer and works with other Head Stockman and their crews across Alexandria and the Gallipoli Outstation. The Head Stockman will lead a crew of 6 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.
Day to day duties include:Running the stock campCommunicating clearly and leading by exampleMustering on horseback and motorbikesOperating machinery / trucks (on occasion)Undertaking general station dutiesIdeally the successful candidate will have:Experience working as a Leading Hand or Head Stockman on a cattle stationAn effective communication style and strong leadership skillsExcellent livestock handling skills, of a quiet and sensible natureStrong horsemanship and/or motorbike riding skillsOrganisational and record keeping skillsBe committed to working safely in accordance with NAPCo's HSE policies and proceduresA MR, HR or HC Licence (or willingness to get one)Employee benefitsFull-time Permanent PositionMeals and Air-Accommodation provided (single or couple).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.For more information on this opportunity, please phone 0429 399 630 or email ******
Submit your application including resume and cover letter at www.napco.com.au/careers/ Applications close on 17th November 2024. Interviews will be held shortly after.
NAPCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion.
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