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Joe Tehan

Mansfield,Victoria

Summary

I grew up in a small town called Mansfield, living on a 5th generation family farm called Wappan which borders lake Eildon. Wappan is a fine wool and beef breeding property running 15,000 sheep and 500 Angus cows and has a small tourist operation on 8000 acres. I have consistently worked on the farm helping out my Dad as much as I can.

For education I attended the local Steiner school. One of my favourite aspects of this school was an outdoor ed program where I spent 58 days during the school year camping out in the bush with just an an 18-kilogram hiking pack. At the end of year 9 I moved to Melbourne to finish off my education at Xavier College in Kew. I was a member of the boarding house for 3 years and obtained a high-level of education whilst also branching out my network of friends and contacts.

After school I made the decision to move up to the Northern Territory to work on Newcastle Waters Station. Here I spent a year living and working in a remote part of the country with around 45 other people. I worked in a small crew as a first year ringer mustering on both horseback and motorbike, working in the yards drafting, branding and much more. This experience not only highly improved my work skills but also my teamwork, physical and mental resilience, and strong work ethic.

I am now looking to broaden my knowledge and skills further in the agricultural industry, through working in more sectors, meeting new people and seeing different country.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Level 1 Station Hand

Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC)
Newcastle Waters, Northern Territory
02.2024 - Current
  • Worked in a 7-man crew, conducting all aspects of commercial cattle work, where I improved upon and learned the majority of my cattle work skills.
  • Stayed out on camp for a total of three and a half months, where I cooked meals, learned to work with the resources and conditions available, while also looking after my two horses I was given this year, shodding them both every four weeks.
  • Learned to work with others in high-pressure situations and completed tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Ran multiple types of lick, checked and fixed fences in all types of country.
  • Learned all aspects of station life to at least a basic level, such as bore running and mechanic work.

Culture Captain

Xavier College
Kew
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • My role was to embody school spirit and work with the Xavier student body to enhance and support student cocurricular participation
  • This role is voted in by all members of the cohort alongside the teachers
  • Lead the student body with enthusiasm and respect; specifically leading the students in person at college events and activities.
  • Work collaboratively with student body to build the Xavier student culture.

Boarding Student

Xavier College
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • A senior member of the Xavier College boarding house
  • Key responsibilities
  • As a senior member, I was a vital part of the induction process for incoming boarding students, supporting their transition to Xavier College
  • Responsible for assisting with organisation of social events for the boarding students
  • Mentoring junior boarding school students and support study 1:1 reading assistance to junior boarders

Trade Store Worker

Mansfield Mitre 10
Mansfield, VIC
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • During Covid-19's harsher months, Mitre 10 Mansfield was struggling to get staff and to keep their store running.
  • My friend and I spent just less than a month helping out unpaid in the shop, wherever needed.
  • This involved, sorting out shelves, helping customers, cleaning the store, stocking taking, unloading trucks, and any other general store maintenance.

Farm Work

Friends Afflicted by Fires
, NSW
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • I had multiple friends who needed help on their farms up in NSW, as they had recently had fires and needed assistance moving cattle around in paddocks, fixing and putting up fences, and anything else needed to return the property to a well running state.

Education

High School Diploma -

Xavier College
Melbourne, VIC
10-2023

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) -

Xavier College
01.2023

Skills

  • Mustering on horse back
  • Farriery & shodding horses
  • Campdrafting
  • Mustering on bike
  • Servicing motorbikes
  • Changing tires Low maintenance vehicle checks
  • Drafting cattle
  • Branding weaners
  • Preg testing
  • Checking & fixing fences
  • Driving Loader, Bobcat, Tele handler, Tractor, Forklift
  • Bore running
  • Lick running
  • P2 Manual Drivers license
  • All aspects of animal husbandry
  • Shearing sheep
  • Lamb marking
  • Drenching
  • Tailing weaners

Hobbies and Interests

  • Playing sport; AFL, water skiing, cricket, golf, and athletics
  • Snow skiing and surfing
  • Farming

References

  • George Kershaw, Assistant Manager, 0431 346 640
  • Cody Young, Head Stockman, 0439 215 092
  • Edward Harry, Leading Hand, 0423 603 093

Timeline

Level 1 Station Hand

Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC)
02.2024 - Current

Culture Captain

Xavier College
01.2023 - 12.2023

Trade Store Worker

Mansfield Mitre 10
04.2022 - 04.2022

Farm Work

Friends Afflicted by Fires
03.2021 - 05.2021

Boarding Student

Xavier College
01.2021 - 11.2023

High School Diploma -

Xavier College

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) -

Xavier College
Joe Tehan