HVSTN Management Pty Ltd

Hidden Valley Station N.T

Katherine N.T 0852

Position Title: Mixed Production Farm Worker

Employment type: Fulltime

Position Location: Hidden Valley Station 400km South of Katherine N.T

Reports to: Manager

Position Details

Requirements & Duties

ANZSCO Code: 842499 Farm Worker (Mixed Production)

Mandatory Equipment Experience (Non-Negotiable):

Location: Hidden Valley Station, Daly Waters, N.T 0852

* Minimum 1 years of demonstrable experience in operating a Caterpillar D7 Bulldozer for heavy scrub/timber clearing and preparing fields for pasture conversion/maintenance.

* Must have truck driving skills, preferably experience with pulling three trailers for stock&fodder transport.

Classification: Routine Farm Worker

* Minimum 1 years of demonstrable experience in operating an Integrated Tool Carrier/Loader (IT28B) for bulk feed storage, distribution, and large-scale material handling.

Salary: $66,500.00 Annually

* Proficient experience in operating a MultiOne Mini Loader for specialised cattle yard duties, precise feeding, and confined-space material handling.

Hours: Full-time, 38 hours per week, some weekend work may be required.

Essential Duties (Must be able to perform all):

Key Job Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform routine tasks across our mixed farm operation, with a primary focus on maintaining a large-scale beef cattle herd and the infrastructure critical for production.

• Cattle Husbandry & Stock Work: Perform all routine tasks associated with beef cattle, including mustering, moving livestock, providing feed and water, administering treatments, and assisting with calving and general stock health checks. This requires skilled use of 2-wheeled motorbikes in challenging paddock terrain.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: Maintain and clean all farming infrastructure, including sheds, yards, gates, and water/irrigation systems; this involves undertaking routine maintenance and minor repairs and performing basic arc welding for fence and yard repairs.
• Transport and Logistics: Operate farm trucks and utility vehicles for the transportation of feed, hay, livestock, and general farm supplies between properties and to holding yards.
• Specialised Farm Machinery Operation:
• Undertake specialised operation of the CAT D7 Bulldozer primarily for heavy field preparation, vegetation control, and clearing land required for pasture improvement and cropping setup.
• Utilise IT28B Loader for managing bulk feed supplies, moving large hay/silage bales, and clearing fence/yard areas.
• Operate MultiOne Mini Loader for detailed work within confined stockyard spaces and distributing specific supplementary feed rations.
• Perform pre-start checks and log routine maintenance on all specific machinery.
• Pasture & Feed Management: Operate other tractors and implements for general pasture maintenance, weed spraying, and preparing or distributing hay/silage.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable hands-on experience and proficiency with the specific machinery listed above (CAT D7, IT28B, MultiOne Miniloader).
• Proven competency and safety record operating farm trucks for transportation duties.
• Proven competency and safety record operating 2-wheeled motorbikes for stock work and mustering.
• Minimum 2.5 years of full-time, practical experience as a Farm Worker in a livestock-focused environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate high-level problem-solving skills in a remote environment.
• Current and valid Australian driver's licence.

Note: This is a physically demanding role and requires the ability to work in all weather conditions, outside of standard business hours at times if required. Applications that do not demonstrate the specific experience with the CAT D7, IT28B, MultiOne Mini Loader, and motorbike stock work will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,500.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Daly Waters NT 0852: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fulltime: 3 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Car License (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Location:

• Daly Waters NT 0852 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person