1. Adam

Adam has been managing a large station running sheep, cattle and goats. He comes with a handy team of dogs that assist with day-to-day mustering and yard work. Adam is highly capable in all aspects of animal husbandry from yard work, drafting, weaner education, vaccinating, branding, castration, shearing, crutching, lamb marking and the list goes on.

Adam is currently responsible for managing paddock rotations, stock numbers, managing and recording figures as well as overseeing all other station tasks such as water management and fencing. He has experience operating a range of machinery including tractors, excavators, loaders, dozers, backhoes, skid steers, telehandlers and graders. Mechanically, he is very sound with maintaining and repairing vehicles, small motors and tractors. He is no stranger to pre-start checks, greasing gear, changing tyres, servicing vehicles and changing parts such as belts, brakes, hydraulics etc. Adam spent time operating his own fencing contract business where he completed both domestic and rural fencing, shed builds, horse arenas, yard building, gateways, grids and property entrances.

He currently has his Chemical Smart certificate, 1080 Bait certificate, Firearms Licence, Environmental Management Cert, OH&S Cert, chainsaw ticket, Bobcat ticket, LR Truck Licence as well as a Communications and Emergency Certificate. He is also an active member of the Rural Fire Fighting brigade.

His references state, “He has good knowledge with sheep and cattle and he picks up things pretty well. He has a really good work ethic, always positive no matter what I would throw at him.” And, “He was always very respectful of gear and maintained everything properly. He was never late, always on time and worked well within the team.”