Mechanic - Rocklands

Join one of Australia’s largest pastoral businesses!

Paraway Pastoral Company is seeking an experienced Mechanic to join our team at Rocklands Station, near Camooweal on the Queensland–Northern Territory border. 

This 665,000-hectare property is a major cattle breeding hub for Paraway, running crossbred cattle across Barkly Downs country. With significant scale, modern yards and access to key transport routes, Rocklands is a cornerstone of Paraway’s northern operations. The Rocklands compound includes comfortable living quarters, a staff kitchen and recreation club and horse riding facilities. At Rocklands, staff enjoy spending their days off attending campdrafts and social events across the Barkly, and skiing and swimming in the Georgina River. 

About the role

The role will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant and machinery on station.

Key Responsibilities

• The set up of a maintenance program including vehicles, trucks, earthmoving equipment, generators and small motors
• Coordination of station work schedules and communicating clearly to ensure operator awareness.
• Carry out repairs, services and overhauls as required
• Organising of materials and equipment
• Maintaining spare parts and inventory
• Maintaining an efficient and safe workshop in accordance with WHS legislation and policies. 
• Travel to some other stations as and when required

What you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you will bring: 

• A genuine interest in working and living on a remote cattle station
• Hold a mechanical trade qualification with 2 years + post trade experience
• Excellent diagnostic, fault finding, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance skills
• Ability to work under limited supervision
• Organisational skills to organise a daily/weekly work schedule
• An unrestricted current driver’s licence (manual)
• MR licence preferrable but not essential
• Strong verbal & written communication skills  
• Ability to travel long distances, working autonomously and remotely 
• Ability to work within a team environment 
• A good understanding of WHS procedures

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and a Q Fever vaccination (or be willing to obtain one).