The Role This is a permanent, full-time Senior Stationhand position working across two expansive grazing properties near Bauhinia in Central Queensland. The role is primarily focused on mechanical duties, requiring you to undertake general servicing, essential repairs, and maintenance on all farm machinery and vehicles, with a highly valued bonus if you possess the skills to diagnose and rebuild components. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in the company's planned expansion, which involves purchasing and restoring machinery such as graders and dozers. Complementing the mechanical work, you will also be responsible for essential station upkeep, including maintaining established fences, building new ones, and various steel fabrication projects like welding, yard building, constructing sheds, and cementing. This station upkeep will also include the erection of a new 70m sand arena, with all materials currently on site. Whilst your primary focus will be mechanical and infrastructure, you will also assist with weed control in the forms of tordoning, and spraying as well as having an active and continual involvement in cattle operations, including mustering and cattle processing. You will be expected to participate in the mustering multiple times per year, and while prior experience is beneficial, the team can provide training. Mustering is typically done on a provided 2-wheel motorbike, a quad bike (provided), or your own horse if preferred. The Employer Spottswood Grazing Company is a proud family-owned and operated business nestled in Central Queensland. They manage two separate but nearby grazing properties and are currently investing in expanding their machinery fleet, making this an exciting time to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team committed to their operations. The Offer This permanent, full-time role offers an immediate start with a salary package, and a significant inclusion is the provision of a brand new, fully furnished two-bedroom home as accommodation. While this new housing will be move-in ready in approximately twelve weeks, comfortable alternative accommodation is provided for an immediate start. For those interested in horses, the property caters to training needs with additional round yards, as the 70m sand arena construction is part of the role's building projects. The position commences with a three-month trial period to ensure a mutual fit. The Ideal Candidate The successful applicant will be a clean, tidy, and highly reliable team member with an exceptional work ethic, demonstrating the following essential characteristics and skills: Possesses a strong mechanical aptitude, capable of servicing and repairing all farm machinery (including tractors, trucks, ATVs, and motors), with high preference given to those who can diagnose and rebuild components. Proven experience in general station fabrication, including welding, yard building, cementing, and building improvements such as erecting sheds, decks, and stumping. Competent in safely riding a 2-wheel motorbike, 4-wheeler (quad provided), or a horse (note: own horse must be supplied if choosing this option). Eager and willing to be actively involved in all aspects of cattle work, including mustering, which can be taught. Working dogs are welcome. Register your interest If you feel that you're the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you're the right fit. For further information, please call Bec on 0455 215 976 or email bec@droverag.com.au
