STATION HAND

Specific Roles:

• To be responsible for the well being of the stock and to apply the practices of Low Stress Stock (LSS) handling when working with stock.
• Handling both Sheep and Cattle mustering on motorbikes.
• Performing Sheep & Cattle husbandry.
• Fencing construction and maintenance.
• Water construction and maintenance.
• Machinery maintenance.
• Participate in a skills audit to identify and prioritise the training that is necessary
• To attend weekly meetings to work with the rest of the team to prioritise the operational side of the Bayrick business
• Welding & Vehicle maintenance
• Feeding Lick supplement to Sheep & Cattle
• Other associated rural Cattle & Sheep station duties.

Expectations of prospective employee:

Working Expectations

• That the applicant will keep the sheds in a neat and tidy condition
• That the tools, motorbikes and motor vehicles are kept in a safe neat and orderly condition.
• That after use all equipment will be returned to their retrospective places.
• That the jobs that are set out are accomplished (within reason).
• That all Workplace Health and Safety rules are followed and common sense prevails.

Personal Expectations

• To have a developing work attitude and display common sense.
• To work co-operatively with others in the team and as a team member.
• To be punctual to work.
• To exhibit clean and tidy personal habits and act in a way that enhances you and your fellow workmates.
• Stationhand, must be prepared to be clean and tidy at work and in their living quarters
• Be clean and presentable when off the property.
• To display acceptable social behaviour while dealing with the general public both in a work and social situations.

Main Skills Required:

• Some mechanical knowledge particularly about motorbikes
• Ability to prioritise and organise self
• Ability to work unsupervised
• An open mind, keenness for the job and a willingness to accept change
• Willingness, Keenness to learn about the Agricultural industry
• Drivers License would be an advantage
• Weapons licence would be an advantage

 

GOVERNESS

Location: Bayrick Station 75km South of Tambo,
80km West of Augathella or 115km North of Charleville, QLD

Specific Roles:

• Teaching and supervising children whilst in school room - Yr 5, Yr 3 & Prep
• Liaising with Mount Isa School of the Air (MISOTA) teachers
  
• Preparing and packing school materials back to school
  
• Maintaining tidy school room
  
• Assisting with outside school hours activities with children
  
• Assigned station jobs (if required)
  
• Domestic jobs for out of school hours
  
• Contribute to the effectiveness of a safe work environment

Main Skills Required:

• Must enjoy the company of children
  
• High level of attention to detail and ability to follow written instruction
  
• Open mind and a willingness to learn
  
• Good communication skills
  
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to be highly organized and tidy
  
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
  
• First Aid certificate
  
• Working with Children Blue Card  
• Own ABN

Wage plus board and keep paid.
Own separate room in shared staff accommodation.
Accommodation away from main house and school room.
Teaching skills/experience would be highly regarded and desirable but not essential.

STATIONHAND/HANDYPERSON

Main Skills Required:

• Tractor operation
• Welding
• Vehicle maintenance (service, tyres)
• Must be able to ride and maintain motorbike.
• Competent driver
• Must like outdoors work

 

 

 

 

STOCK PERSON

Specific Roles:

• Data recording i.e. graze charts, stock records, rainfall records in your assigned cells and to be responsible for all that happens in that area
• To educate yourself to quickly and effectively be able to calculate stock days to be taken out, stock days taken out and stock days remaining and do a graze plan and learn the feed budgeting program
• To be responsible for the well being of the stock
• Daily stock movements
• Vehicle maintenance and cleanliness
• Motor bike maintenance and repairs
• General property maintenance i.e. water troughs, fences, electrical supply to fences
• Participate in a skills audit to identify and prioritize the training that is necessary.
• To attend weekly meetings to work with the rest of the team to prioritize the operational side of the Sutherland business
• To develop a high level of communication with the rest of the team
• Assist Manager and Overseer with East Creek & New Water (breeder blocks) musters and maintenance
• General station duties as requested/required
• Contribute to a safe workplace

Main Skills Required:

• Good communicating skills
• Some mechanical knowledge particularly about motorbikes
• Good ability to keep accurate records
• Truck license would be an advantage
• An open mind, keenness for the job and a willingness to accept change
• Ability to prioritize and organize self

 

CARETAKER/HANDYPERSON

Main Skills Required:

• Check and maintain livestock waters and fences
• General R & M for the homestead and surrounding area
• Participate in weekly meetings
• Conduct prickly acacia tree spraying
• Station vehicle and machinery maintenance
• Welding, oxy & mechanical skills etc
• Ability to organise and prioritise themselves
• Work independently
• Good communication skills

 

 

 

 

GOVERNESS

Location: Sutherland, NW QLD

Specific Roles:

• Teaching and supervising children whilst in school room - Yr 4 and 2.
• Liaising with MISOTA teachers
  
• Preparing and packing school materials back to school
  
• Maintaining tidy school room
  
• Assisting with outside school hours activities with children
  
• Assigned station jobs
  
• Domestic jobs for out of school hours
  
• Contribute to the effectiveness of a safe work environment

Main Skills Required:

• Must enjoy the company of children
  
• High level of attention to detail and ability to follow written instruction
  
• Open mind and a willingness to learn
  
• Good communication skills
  
• Ability to work unsupervised
  
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
  
• First Aid certificate
  
• Working with Children Blue Card  
• Own ABN

Wage plus board and keep paid. Own separate accommodation in shared workers quarters.

Teaching skills/experience would be highly regarded and desirable but not essential.

DOMESTIC

Specific Roles:

• Gardening including mowing, raking, pruning, watering, rolling, blowing tennis court
• Housework including vacuuming, mopping, cleaning windows, cleaning bathrooms, washing, maintaining cleanliness in guest rooms
• Cooking meals for up to 9 people daily

Main Skills Required:

• Drivers license would be an advantage
• Open mind and a willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• Some cooking experience is highly regarded

 

STATIONHAND/MAINTENANCE OVERSEER

Specific Roles:

• The primary role of the position is the responsibility of all station related maintenance.
• To be responsible for the well being of the stock and to apply the practices of Low Stress Stock (LSS) handling when working with stock
• A high level of vehicle maintenance and cleanliness
• A high level of motor bike maintenance and repairs
• General property maintenance i.e. water troughs, fences, delving bore drains.
• Assist manager with the implementation of the property development plan.
• Participate in a skills audit to identify and prioritise the training that is necessary
• To attend weekly meetings to work with the rest of the team to prioritise the operational side of the Woolthorpe business
• To develop a high level of communication with the rest of the team
• General station duties as requested/required
• Contribute to a safe workplace

Main Skills Required:

• Good communicating skills
• Sound mechanical knowledge particularly about station plant & equipment.
• Sound machinery operation skills
• Welding and fabrication skills required
• Truck licence would be an advantage
• Weapons licence would be an advantage
• An open mind, keenness for the job and a willingness to accept change
• Ability to prioritise and organise self
• We would expect the successful applicant to be willing to maintain a high standard in relation to the care of equipment and livestock.
• Grader experience would be an advantage.