Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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LUKE MORRELL

Cowaramup,Australia

Summary

Accomplished cattle station manager with a robust background in livestock control and farm maintenance, honed at Yallalong Station. Expert in operating farm machinery and implementing safety protocols. Effectively training staff and managing operations, showcasing a blend of mechanical knowledge and team coordination skills. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and animal welfare.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Operator

wormall civil
Cowaramup, Australia
04.2025 - Current
  • Operated machinery including water carts, trucks, articulated loaders, and tractors.
  • Conducted pre-start checks on all machinery to ensure operational readiness.
  • Performed periodic maintenance on machines through cleaning and lubrication procedures.

Cattle Station Manager

Yallalong Station
Mullewa, Western Australia
11.2023 - Current
  • Hired, supervised and train support workers.
  • Supervised construction of station structures, such as sheds, windmills, solar pump systems, fences, drainage systems, wells, and roads.
  • Obtained financing for, and purchased, necessary machinery and supplies.
  • Operated station machinery, including trucks, tractors, dozers, excavators, articulated loaders, mini loaders, and motorbikes.
  • Directed cattle trapping, processing, and transport within the property.
  • Scheduled routine maintenance of machinery used in daily operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of stock movements between properties.
  • Enforced safety regulations with all employees working on the property.
  • Developed and implemented animal husbandry protocols to ensure safety of the animals and staff.
  • Managed payroll records for all personnel.
  • Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
  • Performed general maintenance and repair of machinery, watering points, yards, boundary, and internal fences.

Farm Hand/Manager

Aruma Estate Beef
Cowaramup, Western Australia
12.2015 - 11.2023
  • Operated and maintained farm equipment such as trucks, tractors and balers.
  • Conducted basic repairs on farm equipment when necessary.
  • Loaded and unloaded hay, feed, and livestock supplies.
  • Maintained fences, sheds and other structures on the farm premises.
  • Maintained fence lines, gates and other farm structures.
  • Provided medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations and arranged for veterinarians to provide more extensive treatment.

Jackeroo

Minnie Creek Station
Upper Gascoyne, Western Australia
07.2011 - 11.2015
  • Company Overview: This position involved a range of skills, including cattle handling, mustering, basic mechanics, livestock management, fencing, general maintenance, welding, and yard building/repairs.
  • During this position, I have been relied on to maintain windmills, solar water points, and fences throughout the 500,000-acre property, monitoring stock and the humane disposal of injured and sick stock, as well as controlling wild dogs.
  • I have also been responsible for co-directing mustering, maintenance and repairs to mustering vehicles, work vehicles, and yard repairs.
  • This position involved a range of skills, including cattle handling, mustering, basic mechanics, livestock management, fencing, general maintenance, welding, and yard building/repairs.

Dairy Farmer

TG & BE Duggan
Cowaramup, WA
09.2006 - 01.2011
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
  • Leading hand within the dairy and responsible for maintenance of land and livestock.
  • As the leading hand in the dairy for the last 5 years I have stepped forward and taken on many important roles including:
  • Firstly within the milking shed hygiene and equipment maintenance is very important.
  • Hygiene affects the price your milk which is your main source of income, and the shed needs to remain a safe and maintained work environment for cattle and employees.
  • In between morning and afternoon milking I have made myself responsible for reliable and safe fencing which make it more time efficient to move livestock through the farm.
  • Time management is extremely important for people who work the land.
  • Company Overview: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Stable and Equine Management

01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
  • This was a job involved working with some of Australia most elite horses and riders some of which were within the Olympic team.
  • This involved land management, veterinary awareness, involvement with breeding and raising young and experienced stock.
  • My duties at this particular firm were stable management, handling of both owners and clienteles' horses, maintenance of safe and hygienic work place to always remain presentable.
  • Fencing and irrigation was also a big role in which I was responsible for to maintain strong pasture for all horses.
  • Company Overview: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Education

High School or Equivalent - Agricultural /Dairy Certificate

Craigie Senior High School
WA
12.2003

Skills

  • Animal husbandry and livestock control
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Mechanical knowledge and maintenance
  • Agricultural hygiene practices
  • Chemical safety protocols
  • Fencing construction and welding
  • Excavator, loader proficiency
  • Irrigation systems management
  • Pastoral oversight and breeding management
  • Handling of young livestock
  • Machinery upkeep and efficiency

Certification

  • ChemCert Australia, 01/01/04
  • Ag/Dairy Cert, 01/01/04
  • HR driver's license
  • white card
  • confined spaces and gas testing
  • Maintain the safe use of chainsaws
  • Police clearance (Dec 2024)

References

  • Jennifer & Arthur Funnell, Manager, Minnie Creek Station, (042) 743-0667, minniecreek1@bigpond.com
  • Quentin Blunsdon, Manager, Aruma Estate Beef, (042) 998-6282, blunsdon7@bigpond.com
  • Johnannes Human, Manager, Yallalong Station, (048) 029-4778, steven.yallalong@gmail.com
  • Chris Hibben, Stockman, Minnie Creek Station, (040) 887-7237, laltac@yahoo.com
  • Peter Duggan, Owner, Duggan Dairy, 0427 996 3626
  • Andy Macfarlane, Farm Worker, Aruma Estate Beef, 0428 746 350

Additional References

Police Clearance, 12/01/24

Timeline

Machine Operator

wormall civil
04.2025 - Current

Cattle Station Manager

Yallalong Station
11.2023 - Current

Farm Hand/Manager

Aruma Estate Beef
12.2015 - 11.2023

Jackeroo

Minnie Creek Station
07.2011 - 11.2015

Dairy Farmer

TG & BE Duggan
09.2006 - 01.2011

Stable and Equine Management

01.2004 - 01.2005

High School or Equivalent - Agricultural /Dairy Certificate

Craigie Senior High School
LUKE MORRELL