Caretaker

Rural Funds Management Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm accommodation

Company ute

Food provided

Life insurance

Job summary

Rural Funds Management Limited seeks an experienced Caretaker for Oakland Park Station, a cattle breeding enterprise near Croydon, Queensland. You will own the day-to-day care of the station, with on-farm accommodation, a company ute, and tools provided to support operations.

Ready to commence by March 2027, you will work closely with the Aggregation Manager to maintain facilities and supervise routine tasks.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience on a station.
• Physical ability for hands-on farm work.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Mechanically minded attitude.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Willing to work varied hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Unloading and distributing lick.
• Maintaining the compound, homestead, yards and sheds.
• General farm duties including checking water, fencing, operating machinery, and maintenance.
• Reporting cattle and property conditions to the Aggregation Manager.
• Maintaining station plant and equipment.
• Working safely and contributing to a positive, safe environment.

Skills

Station experience

Physically fit

Driver's license

Mechanically minded

Team player

Weekend availability

Tools

Farm tools

Job description

• Location Gulf Development Road,Croydon, QLD, 4871,Australia
• Job Category Agriculture, Livestock, Caretaker
• Employee Type Full-Time

Contact information

• Contact Name Tracey Scott
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

Take pride in practical work and enjoy the independence of station life? Join Oakland Park Station, a cattle breeding enterprise near Croydon, Queensland, as an experienced and motivated Caretaker. In this varied, hands-on role, you’ll take ownership of the station’s day-to-day care, helping keep the property in great shape while staying connected to the broader team. With on-farm accommodation, food, a company ute and tools provided, you’ll have the opportunity to make a valued contribution to station operations. You’ll need to be ready to commence by March 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Aggregation Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations, including:

• Unloading and distributing lick
• Maintaining the compound, including the homestead, yards and sheds
• General farm duties including checking water, fencing, operating machinery and general farm maintenance
• Reporting cattle and property conditions to the Aggregation Manager
• Maintaining station plant and equipment
• Working safely and contributing to a positive and safe working environment for all workers

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Ideally bring two or more years of experience on a station
• Have the physical ability to undertake the active, hands-on requirements of the role
• Hold a current driver’s licence
• Be mechanically minded
• Have a proactive approach and be willing to work as part of a team
• Be willing to work varied hours, including weekends, when required to meet operational needs
• You will be paid in accordance with the Pastoral Award and classified at the relevant level based on your experience
• On-farm accommodation and food
• Company ute and tools
• Salary continuance and life insurance (subject to eligibility)
• Access to confidential EAP support services for personal and professional well-being

Appointment to the role is subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, which may include medical screening, reference checks and right to work verification.

About Rural Funds Management

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.7 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 29 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states.

At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace.

Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 260 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.