Station Cook and Station Bore Runner/All Rounder

"Teamwork makes the dream work”

Station Cook & Bore Runner/All Rounder

KALMETA STATION, Julia Creek, QLD

Paraway Pastoral Company Ltd

We're on the lookout for a dynamic duo – mature, handy, friendly souls looking to call ‘Kalmeta’ home for a while.  February 2025 start.

These roles are perfect for a couple who are on an Australian adventure or easing into retirement. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated couple to join us from February 2025 through to the end of June 2025 (5 months).  We’re happy to discuss a longer term if you’d like to stay longer as we work right through to early December.

Join our small crew, a mix of both young and mature individuals from different backgrounds, making up a team of around 11-12 throughout the year.

The Station Cook – you're the friendly, kind-hearted person who brings life to our kitchen, whipping up delicious home-style meals and who keeps the kitchen a warm and inviting place for our team and guests. Equally important is your ability to stay organised so you can prioritise your own wellbeing and maintain a good work-life balance.

The Bore Runner/All Rounder – you're the jack-of-all-trades, ready to tackle various tasks on any given day. Your main focus is taking care of the stock's water needs for our 12,000-head herd.  When you're not doing that, you might find yourself feeding out lick, driving a truck or ute to town for pickups, helping the stock camp, operating machinery, mowing lawns, servicing vehicles, welding gates, or anything in between. Your role is vital to our herd's health, and the value you bring to our team is huge.  You are required to have a reasonable level of fitness to crank start diesel motors, climb ladders to check tank levels and walk around uneven ground.  It can also be quite hot and humid in the Summer months.

Imagine taking a quick trip down the bitumen road to a nearby river to catch a fish or later in the year, you can enjoy a secluded fishing spot on the station once the tracks are graded. A few hours' drive away, you can explore various towns and scenic spots, depending on your preferences. Or simply kick back and relax on the station.  Julia Creek, Cloncurry, Mt Isa, Gregory, Normanton and Karumba are only a few hours drive away.

Most days, you’ll both be flying solo so an ability to stay on task and be happy with your own company is a must.  We're looking for a couple who can thrive both on their own, and in the company of others.

For everyone's well-being, we kindly ask that you're vaccinated against Covid and Q Fever before you arrive.  A fully airconditioned, furnished, self-contained unit is available for your stay.  A well behaved dog is also welcome.

Preference will be given to couples with prior station or farming experience.

If you'd like to know more about these roles, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're excited to meet you!  Flick Carlea an email: carlea.myhill@paraway.com.au to obtain a further information pack regarding these two positions.