20th March, 2025
Bore Runner – Mittiebah
We are currently seeking an experienced Bore Runner, to work in a permanent full-time position at our Mittiebah Station, NT
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 15 cattle stations, a Depot in Mount Isa, a Feedlot and Farm in the Darling Downs and an office in Brisbane's CBD.
Mittiebah Station, NT
Spanning approximately 695,500 hectares, Mittiebah shares a boundary with Alexandria and adjoins the Northern Territory/Queensland border. Mittiebah has a diverse landscape of open mitchell grass, coolibah swamps and spinifex ridges. Located on the Playford River, Mittiebah is the most northern property in NAPCo’s portfolio and carries approximately 21,000 AE. Mittiebah is a breeding station, producing weaners to transfer south to the grower/backgrounder properties.
The role
Reporting to the Station Manager, we are currently seeking a Bore Runner to join our Mittiebah crew where you will responsible for maintaining waters and infrastructure across the station.
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
- Ad hoc station duties and support the stock crew if required
Ideally the successful candidate will: - Have experience working as a Bore Runner or similar experience maintaining waters
- Hold a current manual class drivers licence
- Be a self-starter that is able to work autonomously and unsupervised
- Prior mechanical experience or be mechanically minded 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 | Start on station now!
- Meals and single 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
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).
To be considered for positions with NAPCo please complete an online application, by attaching a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in joining our team.
For more information on this opportunity, please phone 0429 399 630.
To submit an application click "APPLY NOW". 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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