Who We Are

Legune Station is located 120km North east of Kununurra on 306,000 hectares of private land in the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, bordering Western Australia and the picturesque Kimberley region.  Legune Station runs 35,000 head of high-grade Brahman cattle and produces 4,000 Tonne per annum of quality hay with approximately 20 staff located at the station.  The region boasts some of the best fishing in Australia and provides easy access to top attractions such as Lake Argyle, the Bungle Bungles and El Questro just to name a few!

 

About the role

Reporting to the Station Manager, you will liaise daily with the Station Manager to maintain water supplies to all livestock and the homestead. This role is full-time for the season from March-December 2020.

Key duties include:

• Driving 4WD vehicle approximately 200km per day with fuel pod, service equipment and tools on board.
• Maintain water supply to livestock and homestead and advise management of any problems with water supply.
• Repairs and maintenance of water troughs, water lines, fences, bore pumps and pull bores as required.
• Keep daily records of stock and homestead water levels & service intervals.
• Ability to prioritize stock and household water requirements.
• Regular maintenance and cleaning of vehicle, tools, and equipment to keep in good working order.
• May be required to assist with other station duties as required by management.

 

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• A current unrestricted manual drivers licence.
• Previous experience maintaining water supplies in a remote location.
• Experience with servicing solar bores & small motors desirable.
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised.
• Strong work ethic and enjoy problem solving.
• Ability to thrive in a remote location with irregular access to a town centre.

 

Benefits

In return, you will be joining a progressive and innovative Australian-owned group leading the way in livestock operations throughout Australia.  A competitive daily rate is on offer, with meals, accommodation, and Wi-Fi included.  You will be accommodated in a single private bedroom with air-conditioning and a shared bathroom, with the majority of your weekends free to explore the best tourist spots in the region!

You will enjoy a great community feel with fellow station team members and will have opportunities to attend social events including race days, rodeos and campdrafts.

 

How to apply

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! 

Please apply by providing a cover letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to the key responsibilities of the role, along with a copy of your current resume.

For further information, please head to our website at www.aamig.com.au/about/careers

 

Please note:  The successful applicant is required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment and a National Police Check.