Mechanic

500 A.A Company Pty Ltd; Cloncurry Shire, Normanton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation

Meals provided

Competitive remuneration & allowances

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) seeks a Mechanic to join our crew at Canobie. The role involves maintaining station equipment, servicing pumps and bores, and ensuring parts and gear are ordered as needed.

The successful candidate will hold a trade qualification in mechanics, a current HR licence, at least 1 year in a similar role, and demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills to work both in a team and autonomously.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a mechanic or equivalent.
• Current HR licence.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Strong organisational and prioritising skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service equipment and plant on the station.
• Repair and maintenance of bores and water pumps as required.
• Order parts and gear needed for servicing and repairs.
• Complete scheduled servicing for plant and other gear.

Skills

Trade qualification

Mechanic

HR licence

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanic to join our crew at Canobie.

Canobie station is located 200km north of Cloncurry and 280km south of Normanton.

Who we are:

Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country’s oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world. We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - and we’d love you to join us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring equipment and plant on the station is regularly maintained and serviced.
• Repairs and maintenance of bores and water pumps as required.
• Ordering of parts and other gear needed to carry out necessary serving & repairs.
• Completion of scheduled servicing for plant and other gear

Required Skills & Experience:

• Appropriate trade qualification, mechanic or similar
• A current HR licence
• 1+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong organisational and prioritising skills
• Ability to work both in a team and autonomously
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration & allowances
• Service recognition and employee discounts for preferred supplies.
• Ongoing training and development, both on the job and from external providers
• Air-conditioned accommodation and meals provided.