At a Glance
- Tasks: Feed and care for cattle in a dynamic, hands-on role.
- Company: Join a leading agribusiness with strong values and a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive wages, continuous training, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Enjoy a physically active job with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Experience life on a remote cattle station while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: A positive attitude and willingness to learn; experience with tractors is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Below is a brief description of this vacancy. This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.
Newcastle Waters, Australia
Our people are dedicated, passionate and their hard work is celebrated and recognised. Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC) is a leading Australian managed, UK owned Agribusiness with strong ESG values. CPC owns and operates a portfolio of twelve station aggregations in Australia and two feedlots in Indonesia. Across more than 6.3 million hectares of land, the CPC team are able to care for more than 415,000 head of cattle, 50,000 goats, 150,000 sheep and produce a diverse range of crops.
About you
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with a proactive, positive and can-do attitude to join us in an industry that's the cornerstone of our country's economy. CPC hires team members from a diverse range of backgrounds with a variety of knowledge, skills and abilities.
Your key duties and tasks
- Daily feeding of all cattle in the Early Weaning Program (EWP)
- Awareness of low stress livestock handling techniques and promote and manage best practice animal welfare for our animals
- Observation of all cattle whilst feeding and sharing observations with EWP Supervisor
- Machinery operation (manual vehicles) and prestart checks
- Operation of tractor to put correct commodities into feed truck for feeding rations
- Feed Truck operation (training will be given)
- Cattle operations including drafting, processing and trucking
- Horses riding and two wheel motorbike riding
- Active participation in all Safety Toolbox Talks and Prestart Meetings
- Fence maintenance - straining fences and general repairs
- Checking watering points and maintaining water facilities and pipelines
- General observation of cattle whilst feeding
What you will need
- A genuine interest in working and living on a remote cattle station
- Willingness to work with young cattle (and promote and manage best practice animal welfare)
- Experience with tractors and loading commodities (desirable)
- Ability to understand and implement instructions for feed rations
- Current and valid driver's licence (manual)
- Training will be provided for this role.
What's on offer
- Wages paid according to skill level
- Continuous on-the-job training
- Single accommodation with shared facilities (bathroom and laundry)
- Fare reimbursement to the station (after probation)
- Seven (7) weeks Annual Leave each year of work
This is a physically demanding job that includes both indoor and outdoor work in all types of weather and temperature environments. You will be expected to be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, lift, grip, grasp, push and pull various tools and equipment. You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull from 10-20 kilos and occasionally more. This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders.
Values of importance to CPC include Health and Safety, Leadership, Trust, Community and Value Creation. CPC is proud to build careers in agriculture.
Feeding Hand - Early Weaning Program employer: Consolidated Pastoral Company
At Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC), we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment where our dedicated team is celebrated for their hard work. Located in the stunning Madura Plains of WA, employees enjoy generous benefits including seven weeks of annual leave, nutritious meals, and single accommodation, all while contributing to vital agricultural operations. Join us for a rewarding career that not only offers professional growth but also allows you to be part of a passionate community committed to excellence in agribusiness.
Contact Details:
Consolidated Pastoral Company Recruitment Team
