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The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) was founded in 1877 and is one of Australia's leading 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, NT
Our Alexandria Station is located on the Barkly Tableland in the Northern Territory and is NAPCo's largest and oldest property, acquired in 1877, with the Gallipoli Outstation. Alexandria is the 3rd largest cattle station in Australia.
 
The role
Reporting to the Station Manager, we are currently seeking 2 x experienced Bore Runners, to work in a permanent full-time position at our Alexandria Station, NT. The Bore Runner monitors and maintains water supplies and associated infrastructure for livestock across the station. You will refuel start pumps, check on livestock, maintain fences and assist in ad hoc station duties as required.
 
1 – Position to commence on station now.
1 – Position to commence with the 2025 season.
 
Day to day duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring and maintaining water supplies and associated infrastructure for livestock
• Re-fuelling / starting pumps
• Checking on stock
• Maintaining fences
• Working alone and unsupervised
• Performing your job safely and operating equipment in a safe manner

Ideally the successful candidate will:

• Have experience working as a Bore Runner
• Hold a current C class drivers licence
• Be a self-starter that is able to work autonomously and unsupervised
• Prior mechanical experience would be highly regarded
• Be committed to working safely in accordance with NAPCo's HSE policies and procedures

Employee benefits

• Competitive day rate and generous annual leave entitlements, season completion bonus
• Permanent full-time position
• Meals and single male air-conditioned accommodation provided
• 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 ad-hoc campdrafts, sports days, fishing, camping etc

Couples’ applications will be considered.
 
Pre-employment requirements: Prior to commencement, all new employees are required to undertake an Australian National Police Check and are also required to be vaccinated against Q Fever (all associated costs covered by NAPCO).

For more information on this opportunity, please phone 0429 399 630. 
To submit an application click "APPLY NOW" and provide a resume and cover letter. Only applications submitted via NAPCo careers will be considered. 

NAPCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

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