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NAPCO is an equal opportunity employer
dedicating significant resources to training staff
and providing them with a genuine career path.
NAPCO is accepting applications throughout the 2010 season
Before submitting an application for a job with NAPCO, please read the following important information
 
 
 

Working on a cattle station

Working on a cattle station is different to a nine-to-five city job. On a typical day you will rise early, enjoy a cooked breakfast and then make your own lunch before heading out to where the day's work takes you. This could be in a utility, truck, or on a horse or motorbike. Sometimes you might be camped out away from the station for days at a time (that's why you'll need a swag), without the comforts of TV, videos and phones. You may find the conditions hot and dusty and the days will sometimes be long. Long sleeves, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are a must as well as plenty of water.

 
A typical day could include mustering cattle by either horse or motorbike, building or repairing fences, working cattle in yards including branding, earmarking and vaccinating, as well as welding gates, driving trucks, checking on watering points or working on engines.
 
Common sense is a vital ingredient when working on a station. It's important to remember, the safety of yourself and your fellow workers is the highest priority at all times. Overall, what we like to see in an employee is someone who's record indicates that they are not afraid of hard work, are enthusiastic and willing to learn (even the jobs that aren't that exciting), punctual, alert and see life in the cattle industry as a career, not just a job.
 
Getting on with other People

When you work on a cattle station you will work alongside other great people. Most of the time you will be working in a team, and so everyone needs to understand the role they play in that team. It's important that all team members pull their weight.

Like any workplace, it is important that everybody tries to get along with each other. This means treating your fellow workers and their belongings with respect and generally being considerate of others. We can't and won't tolerate any form of bullying, sexual harassment or behaviour that puts the well-being or safety of others at risk.

Working with Animals

Animals are just like people. They can get tired, excited, scared - and just like people, they respond to the way they are treated. The safest way to handle cattle is in a quiet and confident manner. We are particularly proud of our cattle and their welfare is also one of our highest priorities.

  

   Receiving Instructions

Everyday you will be receiving instructions. Make sure you listen carefully to these instructions and never be afraid to ask questions if you are not absolutely sure what is required. If you are not sure how to perform a task, don't be afraid to say so, even if you have already been shown. Asking questions is the best way to learn.

 Back at the Station

When you work on a NAPCO cattle station, you will have your own air-conditioned room and you'll eat good quality nutritious meals. You will also have access to the Internet for regular communication with others and mail is delivered weekly. Most cattle stations also have a store where you can buy personal items, such as toiletries.

Single accommodation is available on all properties, but please note that suitable accommodation for couples and families is often limited. Most properties provide satellite TV, internet access and pay phones (for which you can purchase phone credit). Most properties do not have mobile phone coverage, even Next G.

A cattle station is a close-knit community. Because you will be eating, working and often socialising with your fellow employees, it is important to observe some basic rules like showering regularly and using the laundry facilities provided so you have clean clothes to wear, particularly when in the dining room. You must respect the privacy of others and ensure you respect the community living arrangements on cattle stations. This makes for a great living and working environment for everyone.

Social Activities

Life shouldn't be all work and no play. Social activities like BBQ's are common, and other recreational activities, often including other cattle stations, are an important part of station life. Our employees are encouraged to participate in activities like Campdrafts, going to Picnic Races, Rodeos, etc, so you can enjoy time away from the station.

 

  
Remember, life on a cattle station is what you make it. The more you get involved, the more fun it will be.

Submitting your application 

You can complete an on-line application form by clicking here. Please complete all the sections, and if you wish to provide additional information, you can do so by sending through your resume/CV by email. By providing us with relevent information, you will enable us to evaluate your application.  

Station hand/stock person/jackeroo/jillaroo applicants please provide height (cm) and weight (kg) to determine suitability to perform inherent functions of the role on horse and motorcycle.

Please provide contact details of at least two work referees. These are people who know you through employment and are preferably not related to you. 

 

 

 

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