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About NAPCo
The North Australian Pastoral Company (NAPCo) was founded in 1877 and is one of Australia's leading beef cattle companies, managing over 6.1 million hectares and home of NAPCo's Low Carbon Beef Brand - 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 corporate office in Brisbane's CBD.

Cungelella Station, QLD 
Cungelella Station, QLD is located between Springsure and Tambo, near Carnarvon National Park, is a 21,870ha backgrounding property that handles approx 8000 head of cattle. 
 
The role
Join the crew at Cungelella in a permanent full-time position as a Machinery Operator/Handyman undertaking general maintenance on station. Duties will be varied including machinery operations, general station maintenance, maintaining waters and infrastructure.
 
Machinery Operator / Handyman will ideally:

• Have previous experience undertaking general maintenance on property
• Be mechanically minded with experience with general vehicle servicing and checks
• Have good welding skills
• Ideally have a MR/HR License or similar
• Have experience operating machinery i.e. grader
• Grader road maintenance, fire breaks, erosion control
• Be able to flex across duties like fencing, checking waters, lick runs, and general maintenance tasks
• Undertake adhoc station duties as required
• Be able to work in a team or on your own
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures

Couples' applications will be considered with the second position a Homestead Help/Gardener/Cook who will maintain the gardens, domestic cleaning and cooking some meals for the crew. 
 
Ideally the successful candidate will:

• Have a flexible and agile mindset, with the ability to undertake varied station tasks
• Enjoy working autonomously with limited direction for some tasks, but also enjoy working with the Station Services Coordinator on other tasks you'll do together
• Have sound knowledge of gardening, cleaning, domestic functions and hygiene practices
• Be able to prioritise workloads
• Have some experience cooking for small groups
• Enjoy the unique lifestyle a remote cattle station offers
• Hold a current manual Drivers License

Employee benefits

• Centrally located NAPCo station
• Full-time positions - competitive day rate, generous annual leave entitlements
• Position/s can be permanent full-time or suit a travelling couple or grey nomads for a few months
• Single or couples' applications will be considered
• Meals and couples air-conditioned; self-contained accommodation provided (furnished)
• Pets maybe considered
• NAPCo stations have a great social environment and give all employees the chance to attend our annual Station Challenge, 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 submit your application, click "APPLY NOW".
If applying as a working couple, please submit a second application to the vacancy - Homestead Help/Gardener/Cook - Cungelella Station. 
 
For more information on this opportunity, please phone 0429 399 630 or email hr@napco.com.au.
 
NAPCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

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