Overseer Davenport Downs/Springvale Station

Martian Logic Pty; Winton Shire; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Housing

Channel Country location

Job summary

Martian Logic Pty is seeking an experienced Overseer to manage Davenport Downs/Springvale Station in the Channel Country of south-west Queensland. The 3.7 million acre aggregation supports up to 25,000 head of cattle and offers a stable platform for career growth.

You will assist the Station Manager with day-to-day operations, livestock welfare, and infrastructure maintenance, with duties including mustering, watering systems, fencing, and equipment care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cattle yards and with mustering
• Maintain waters and cleaning of troughs
• Maintain roads with grader and loader
• Monitor livestock health and welfare, escalate issues
• Assist in maintenance and repair of fences, yards, water systems and other infrastructure
• Monitor equipment use and report damage
• Ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard

Job description

• Attractive remuneration package
• Family-friendly opportunity
• Live and work in the channel country

An exciting opportunity has become available for a self-motivated and experienced Overseer at Davenport Downs/Springvale Station. Located in the heart of the Channel Country of south-west Queensland, Davenport Downs and its outstation Springvale, together form a 3.7 million acre aggregation capable of carrying up to 25,000 head of cattle.

Davenport Downs is an integral part of the success of the Paraway's Northern breeding operations, receiving the bulk of its cattle from Armraynald and Gregory Downs, which are grown out for markets on the East Coast.

The role presents an opportunity to join a progressive business that is committed to your personal development to enable you to become a leader in the north Australian beef industry.

Our Overseer supports the Station Manager in the day-to-day management and operation of our station and plays a key part in maintaining livestock and infrastructure, and ensuring safe and work practices across all their activities

Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with the planning, coordination and delivery of daily operational activities, including:

• Assist in cattle yards and with mustering
• Maintain waters and with the cleaning of troughs
• Maintain road with grader and loader
• Monitor livestock (including horses) health and welfare, promptly identifying issues and escalating when required
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of fences, yards, water systems and other infrastructure
• Monitor equipment use and report any damage or maintenance requirements
• Ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This role offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, housing and benefits. A potential position for a partner may also be available and can be discussed during the selection process.

This role offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, housing and benefits. A potential position for a partner may also be available and can be discussed during the selection process.