Homestead Maintenance

About the role

Reporting to the Station Manager, this role is responsible for undertaking various gardening duties including maintaining station gardens, along with general cleaning, tidiness and maintenance of the station's buildings, guest accommodation and communal facilities.

About Hancock Agriculture

Hancock Agriculture is a renowned agricultural company, encompassing Hancock Pastoral, Wagyu Operations, and S. Kidman & Co. Pty Ltd. With a rich history in agriculture, we manage over 20 properties across Australia, covering a vast land area of 3.49 million hectares. As one of the country's largest producers of Wagyu and commercial cattle, we maintain a herd of over 150,000.

As a vertically integrated farming operation, we oversee every step of the process, from breeding and backgrounding to grain feeding and sales of the finished product. This approach ensures the highest standards of animal husbandry, traceability, and quality assurance. At Hancock Agriculture, we are proud to offer our team members the unique opportunity to be part of an organisation that upholds these exceptional standards.

About the Property

Helen Springs Station, located in the Barkly Tablelands in the Northern Territory, spans an impressive 5,600km2 and serves as a breeding property for up 27,000 head of cattle. Lush green gardens and lawns surround the station complex, which includes a swimming pool and social club. In your down time you might like to visit the nearest town, Tennant Creek. Helen Springs prides itself on providing a workplace that encourages personal growth, in a friendly and supportive team-based environment. Throughout the year, mustering operations and general station work intertwines with social events across the NT.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Practical experience in gardening and/or horticulture activities including planting, pruning, trimming, weeding, fertilising, mulching, mowing and watering
• Self-motivator and be able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Good communication, organisational and time management skills
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety practices
• A current driver’s licence
• Chemical User’s Accreditation (desirable)
• Qualification in a relevant area such as horticulture or landscaping (desirable)

What we offer you

At Helen Springs Station, we are committed to providing our team members with a rewarding and comfortable experience. In return for your dedication and hard work, we offer competitive remuneration, ongoing internal training and the chance to immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty of the Northern Territory.

Become part of a team that values collaboration, mutual support, and a strong sense of community. We foster a positive work culture where everyone feels respected and valued.

Please note: To apply for positions you must have the right to live and work in Australia