Friday, Sep 07, 2012 at 11:36
Tony,
I've spent almost my entire working life on stations in Qld & NT. It's a great way of life, but you lose out some aspects, like being away from family, friends and civilisation(if that's your thing).
However, these days most stations have phones(no, no mobiles unless close to town), internet, email, TV, aircons, and good accommodation & conditions. It can be a hard way of life at times, but does give you a sense of achievement, when you look back and see what you've accomplished for the day, week or month.
Try Outback International (07 3720 8504) in
Brisbane. They've been in the recruitment industry for many years, and should be able to set you up somewhere.
Think their website is: obirecruitment.com.au
Also, you could ring any of the major cattle companies to see if they had any positions over the wet. Most of the
young jackeroos & jillaroos leave the stations about Oct-November, and head
home, so at times they might be short staffed, until the mustering season begins in March-April next year.
Try Australian Agricultural Co Ltd, Napco, Parraway Pastoral Co., Consolidated Pastoral and Western Grazing. If you google these companies, you should get their phone numbers, and get to speak with their recruitment staff. They are mainly Qld/NT companies. Not sure of too many that are in other states except
Jumbuck Pastoral.
Just remember it will be getting hot in many areas now, so that can make the work somewhat harder. Just depends on how much cement you've got in your system, LOL?
You could ring me if you wish for moire info? 0427 727 302.
Good luck,
Bob.
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