Remote Bore & Water Systems Technician (Live-in)

AusAG Rural; Thargomindah; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single accommodation

All meals included

Live-in six-day week

Job summary

AusAG Rural is seeking a hands-on Bore Runner to manage water infrastructure across a vast Queensland cattle operation. You will monitor bores, pumps, tanks, troughs and pipelines, combining solar, diesel, electric and windmill systems to keep livestock watered and productive.

The role requires practical mechanical aptitude, remote-area reliability and the ability to work independently with station management.

Qualifications

• Practical mechanical aptitude and hands-on maintenance experience.
• Understanding of water management for large cattle operations.
• Ability to work safely and independently in remote properties.
• Reliability and organisation in daily checks and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain water infrastructure across bores, tanks, troughs, pumps and pipelines.
• Carry out routine servicing and basic repairs on solar, diesel, electric, and windmill pump systems; assist with simple welding/fabrication when needed.
• Maintain accurate records of water checks, maintenance and faults; monitor livestock water availability and report issues.
• Work independently across remote areas, coordinate maintenance priorities with station management, follow safety/environment procedures.

Job description

AusAG Rural is seeking a hands-on Bore Runner to manage water infrastructure across a vast Queensland cattle operation. You will monitor bores, pumps, tanks, troughs and pipelines, combining solar, diesel, electric and windmill systems to keep livestock watered and productive.

The role requires practical mechanical aptitude, remote-area reliability and the ability to work independently with station management.