Consider yourself to be handy, reliable, and organised? Could you be our next Head of Water Supply and Operations (aka, Senior Maintenance Hand/Bore Person)?
Reporting to the Operations Manager, we are seeking a highly capable senior operator to take charge of the water supply and operations at Barkly. Our Bore/Maintenance crews have one of the most important roles to play on the station, ensuring the health and welfare of our livestock and that the station runs safely & smoothly. The Bore Runners work independently, driving company vehicles to diligently check diesel and solar pumps, monitor troughs, tanks & turkey's nests. The Maintenance team enjoys variety that goes with monitoring, maintaining, and repairing various property assets, plant, equipment, fencing, pipework, and infrastructure so that it is kept in safe and good working order. We will also rely on their excellent observation skills, common sense, and logic to notice and promptly report any issues or potential concerns around livestock, fences, and general infrastructure.
Specific experience in a similar role on a station isn't required. We're open to transferable skills from a range of industries or professions from someone who is willing to embrace station life and will enjoy being a part of a large, energetic, and diverse crew, sharing your knowledge and experience. Ideally, you have operated at a senior (supervisory) level in another role, you're mechanically minded, and you can effectively plan and organise the work that needs to be done whilst monitoring progress and providing supervision, guidance, and feedback along with:
Valid manual driver's licence
Great communication skills and the ability to positively interact with a range of people
Highly reliable & trustworthy
Committed to working safely at all times
Sound written & numerical skills
Unrestricted rights to work in Australia
In return, we offer:
Competitive daily rate of pay + paid overtime days
Leave loading
Annual retention bonus
Comfortable, air-conditioned, single accommodation
New kitchen & dining facilities
Social club & recreational room
WIFI
Training, development & cross-skilling opportunities
Job stability
About us:
Australian Country Choice (ACC) is a proud industry leader in producing and supplying the highest quality beef products to both local and export markets. We employ over 1200 team members and together our diverse operation runs 300,000 head of cattle across our large-scale breeding, backgrounding, farming, and feedlotting through to our modern food processing and value-add packing facility.
We are the largest, Australian-owned and privately operated, fully integrated beef cattle supply chain. This means you really do get the best of both worlds. You get the opportunity and security that comes with a progressive corporate pastoral operation that continues to grow, develop, and innovate, along with the support and personal interest that comes with being part of a family business.
Please note: It is a condition of employment with ACC that employees are vaccinated or have immunity for Q-fever; we are happy to assist and facilitate appointments if necessary.
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