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
WA12.2003
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