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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, largest single herd in the world and home to Five Founders Beef. 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.
  
Soudan Station, NT
This is a rare opportunity to experience life in an iconic Australian cattle station environment whilst positively impacting and shaping young agriculture minds of the future! Soudan Station runs approx. 22,000 head of cattle, home to NAPCo’s heifer hub and is located on the Barkly Highway, 1 hour west of Camooweal.
 
The role
Reporting to the Station Manager, we are currently seeking an experienced Bore Runner, to work in a permanent full-time position at our Soudan Station, NT.
 
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 or similar with transferrable skills
• Hold a current 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

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. 

To submit an application click "APPLY". Only applications submitted via NAPCo careers will be considered.  For more information on this opportunity, please phone 0429 399 630.
 
NAPCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

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