Machinery Operator / Handyman & Homestead Help/Gardner

Beef Central; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beef cattle industry is seeking a Machinery Operator/Handyman for a permanent full-time position. The role involves general maintenance, machinery operation, and ensuring the efficient functioning of a cattle station. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave entitlements, and accommodation meals while working in a vibrant team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Meals and air-conditioned accommodation provided

Annual Station Challenge and social events

Pets may be considered

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking general maintenance on property.
• Mechanically minded with experience in vehicle servicing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general maintenance and machinery operations.
• Maintain water supplies and infrastructure.
• Flex across various duties such as fencing and checking water.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Welding skills

Education

MR/HR Licence or similar

Job description

Machinery Operator / Handyman & Homestead Help/Gardner

Cungelella Station is located between Springsure and Tambo and south of Emerald near Carnarvon National Park. | Apply now!

11th June, 2025

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 and home of NAPCo's Low Carbon Beef Brand - Five Founders. 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 corporate office in Brisbane's CBD.

Cungelella Station is located between Springsure and Tambo and south of Emerald near Carnarvon National Park. Cungelella Station, is a 21,870ha backgrounding propertythat handles approx 8000 head of cattle.

The roles
Join the crew at Cungelellain a permanent full-time position as a Machinery Operator/Handyman undertaking general maintenance on station. Duties will be varied including machinery operations, general station maintenance, maintaining waters and infrastructure.

Machinery Operator / Handyman will ideally:

• Have previous experience undertaking general maintenance on property
• Be mechanically minded with experience with general vehicle servicing and checks
• Have good welding skills
• Ideally have a MR/HR Licence or similar
• Have experience operating machinery i.e. grader
• Be able to flex across duties like fencing, checking waters, lick runs, and general maintenance tasks
• Be able to work in a team or on your own
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures

11th June, 2025

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 and home of NAPCo's Low Carbon Beef Brand - Five Founders. 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 corporate office in Brisbane's CBD.

Cungelella Station is located between Springsure and Tambo and south of Emerald near Carnarvon National Park. Cungelella Station, is a 21,870ha backgrounding propertythat handles approx 8000 head of cattle.

The roles
Join the crew at Cungelellain a permanent full-time position as a Machinery Operator/Handyman undertaking general maintenance on station. Duties will be varied including machinery operations, general station maintenance, maintaining waters and infrastructure.

Machinery Operator / Handyman will ideally:

• Have previous experience undertaking general maintenance on property
• Be mechanically minded with experience with general vehicle servicing and checks
• Have good welding skills
• Ideally have a MR/HR Licence or similar
• Have experience operating machinery i.e. grader
• Grader road maintenance, fire breaks, erosion control
• Be able to flex across duties like fencing, checking waters, lick runs, and general maintenance tasks
• Be able to work in a team or on your own
• Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures

Employee benefits

• Centrally located NAPCo station
• Full-time position - competitive day rate, generous annual leave entitlements
• Position can be permanent full-time or suit a grey nomad for a few months
• Meals and air-conditioned accommodation provided
• Pets maybe considered
• NAPCo stations have a great social environment and give all employees the chance to attend our annual Station Challenge, 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 submit your application, click "APPLY NOW". For more information on this opportunity, please phone [phone] or email [e-mail].

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