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Leading Hand 2025Wrotham Park (QLD), Newcastle Waters (NT)Windsor, Australia
Reference: 6684959
Our people are dedicated, passionate and their hard work is celebrated and recognised. Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC) is a leading Australian managed, UK owned Agribusiness with strong ESG values. CPC owns and operates a portfolio of nine station aggregations in Australia and two feedlots in Indonesia. Across more than 3.2m hectares of land, the CPC team care for more than 300,000 head of cattle and produce a diverse range of crops.
About you We are looking for people to join CPC with a proactive, positive and can-do attitude and contribute to an industry that's the cornerstone of our country's economy. CPC hires staff from a diverse range of backgrounds with a variety of knowledge, skills and abilities.
Your key duties and tasks Pre-start talks to share the activities and safety aspects of what lies ahead for the dayWork with the Head Stockperson to provide supervision and training direction to the station hands across all livestock program activities (mustering, drafting, processing and trucking).Low stress livestock handling techniques and promote and manage best practice animal welfare for our animalsExperience mustering on horseback and on a two-wheel motorbikeRecord cattle numbers and maintain livestock recordsMotor Vehicle and machinery operation (manual vehicles) and pre-start checksFence maintenance - straining fences, welding and general repairsAssist with vehicle and machinery maintenance and repairs (changing tyres)What you will need A genuine interest in working and living on a remote cattle stationLooking to step up into an energetic roleHorse riding and handling abilityProven skills in cattle handling, processing and musteringAbility to muster on a two-wheel motorbikeCurrent and valid driver's licence (manual)Experienced Station Hands who are looking to step up are welcome to apply for this role. What's on offer Continuous on-the-job trainingWages paid according to skill levelNutritious, wholesome, and healthy meals provided in the station kitchenSingle air-conditioned accommodation with shared facilities (bathroom and laundry)Fare reimbursement to the stationSeven (7) weeks Annual Leave each year of workFurther details can be found in the Consolidated Pastoral Company Enterprise Agreement 2021Many of our team "camp out" with their stock camp when away from the station. At the end of the day, they roll out their swags and camp under the night sky where the horizon stretches for miles and the stars are brilliant.
And … you'll have the full support of our friendly team. Physical Demands This is a physically demanding job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments. This job can be physically strenuous from time to time. You will be expected to be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment. You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull from 10-20 kilos and occasionally more. This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders.
Values of importance to CPC include Health and Safety, Leadership, Trust, Community and Value Creation. CPC is proud to build careers in agriculture.
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