SAIGE DAVIES
Port Augusta,SA
Summary
Determined individual with experience as a Station Hand for several large agricultural enterprises. Dependable and hardworking, dedicated to promoting animal health and wellness. Organises and maintains equipment, keeps thorough records and devises new strategies for improving operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Station Hand
Yadlamalka Pastoral CO
Beltana Station, SA
05.2024 - Current
- Enforced safety protocols while working with large animals to reduce risk of injury.
- Mustering large areas using two-wheeled motorbikes with aerial support.
- Drafting of sale sheep, marking lambs and calves. Induction and intake of new animals to the station.
- Stock water maintenance and infrastructure repairs and weekly observation.
- Liaison with visitors and contractors.
- Administered vaccinations, deworming medications and other treatments as needed.
- Operated tractors, trucks and other farm machinery when necessary.
Station Hand
Sturt Vale Pastoral
Burra, SA
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as repairing fencing, sevicing machinery and vehicles, painting structures and cleaning equipment.
- Mustering sheep and cattle using two wheeled motorbikes and aerial support.
- Mustering and trapping feral goats for eradication and sale purposes.
- Grader and loader operation for road maintenance, dam catchment maintenance, clearing of old fence lines and for new fence lines.
- Welding and fabrication for yard improvements and maintenance.
- Solar submersible construction and setup including farm bot equipment.
- All general yard duties including drafting, weighing, mouthing, marking and vaccinating.
Station Hand
KAPCO
Broome, WA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Drafting and processing all cattle.
- Branding weaners including vaccination and induction into stock record systems using Gallagher equipment.
- Weaner education with the use of horses.
- Telle handler and bobcat operation for feed distribution.
- Two-wheel motorbike and side by side operation and maintenance.
- Record keeping of stock movements and daily activities.
- Kept farm and livestock secure with gate and fence repair and maintenance.
- Organized supply sheds, equipment yard and storage areas.
- Repaired, cleaned and maintained plant equipment.
- Safe handling and application of chemicals.
- Station cooking and domestic duties during injury recovery.
Dump Truck Operator
Byrnecut
Prominent Hill Mine, SA
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Operating Sandvik TH663 Dump trucks.
- Examined completed work to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Communicated with crew members to coordinate vehicle movement, using radios and hand signals.
- Kept machines in good working order with regular maintenance and thorough pre-start checks.
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents and promote professional workspace.
- Monitored traffic conditions around mine, avoiding unsafe conditions.
- Inspected materials to ensure correct and secure loading.
Station Hand
Umbearra Holdings
Alice Springs, NT
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Mustering using two and four wheeled motorbikes, buggies and 4WD vehicles.
- Completed regular water/lick runs and bore maintenance.
- Servicing of work vehicles, tractors, trucks and other machinery.
- Loader, bobcat, kanga wheel loader and truck operation.
- Installation of solar submersible set-ups.
- Welding and fabrication.
- Yard building and construction of portable panel yards.
- Checked on animal and herd health by patrolling grazing lands regularly.
- Managed herd by moving livestock between pastures, scales and trucks.
- Maintained documentation detailing growth, feeding and production data.
Leading Hand
Jumbuck Pastoral
Glendambo, SA
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Mustering using motorbikes with the aid of an aeroplane.
- Trained new team members in all aspects of livestock handling and implementing low stress stock handling techniques.
- Maintenance and infrastructure improvements; fencing, yard building, plumbing, basic servicing of plant equipment, machinery, pumps, vehicles and motor-bikes.
- Developed and implemented safe work practices, efficient strategies and consistently achieved targets.
- Repairs and servicing of windmills and construction of solar submersible set-ups.
- Tractor and small truck operation.
- Kept updated and organized records of all stock movements, water runs and day to day activities.
- Assisted with shearing and crutching.
Station Hand
West Leichhardt Station
Mt Isa, QLD
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Mustering using 4x4 vehicles with the aid of helicopters.
- Detected problems such as injuries and diseases based on frequent inspections
- Protected animals from infestation and disease by vaccinating, spraying and treating wounds accordingly
- All aspects of cattle work; drafting, branding, trucking, mustering and weaner education.
- Delivered exceptional guest relations by welcoming visitors warmly and offering immediate assistance to farm stay customers.
- Operated vehicles and equipment safely and maintained clean driving record.
- Working with numerous young horses furthering their education under saddle.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities throughout farm, including gate, grid, yard and fence repairs.
Farm Hand
Dunkeld Pastoral Company
Dunkeld, VIC
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Involved in all aspects of yard work including, lamb marking, shearings, preg-testing, weighing, drafting, foot pairing and classing.
- Fed and watered livestock, including cleaning and refilling watering troughs and grain bins within feedlot.
- Helped care for all livestock, including routine worming and hoof care.
- Completed various farm duties through safe operation of tractors, grain carts, and tillage equipment.
- Protected animals from infestations by dipping, spraying or bathing in disinfectants and insecticides.
- Checked on animal and herd health by patrolling grazing lands regularly.
- Maintained documentation detailing growth, feeding, and production data.
- Promoted animal health with consistent feeding, watering and medication schedules.
- Managed files and continuously updated and organized records.
- Developed solid relationships with staff, customers and vendors.
Contract Musterer
Saltbush Pastoral Services
Port Augusta, SA
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Mustering using two wheel motorbikes and occasional aerial aid.
- Identified illnesses, diseases and injuries through animal examinations and observations.
- All aspects of yard work including use of portable yards, drafting, weighing and classing, lamb marking and trucking.
- Managed basic animal needs, including regular feeding and watering.
- Fixed motor-bike and vehicle issues with effective troubleshooting and repair abilities.
- Guided herds between grazing areas to foster access to food.
- Developed and implemented mustering strategies and consistently achieved targets.
Station Hand
Stanbroke Pastoral Company
Mt Isa, QLD
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained documentation detailing growth, feeding, breeding and production data using computer software.
- Managed herd by moving livestock between pastures, scales and trucks.
- Identified grade and ownership with the use of computer systems and NLIS reader tags and management number tags.
- Mustering using predominantly horses and occasionally motorbikes and buggies with the aid of helicopters.
- Fed and exercised horses and provided other general care such as cleaning or maintaining holding and performance areas, shoeing, education and vaccinations.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities throughout station, including vehicle and motorbike, gate, grid, yard and fence repairs.
- Organized supply sheds, equipment yard, and storage areas.
Education
Yr 10 -
Caritas College
Skills
- Low Stress stock handling skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong organization Skills
- Competent welder
- Machinery experience
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Livestock Husbandry
Certification
- CERTIFICATE III IN AGRICULTURE (AHC30110) - 2016
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid - 04/04/2023
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support - 04/04/2023
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - 04/04/3023
References
Angus McKay - Owner/Manager of Umbearra Holdings
Ph: 0429017137
Daniel Seymour - Former Mulgathing Overseer
Ph: 0407456964
Aaron Nielsen - Former Myroodah Headstockman
Ph: 0428492786
Timeline
Station Hand
Yadlamalka Pastoral CO
05.2024 - Current
Station Hand
Sturt Vale Pastoral
08.2023 - 04.2024
Station Hand
KAPCO
08.2022 - 05.2023
Dump Truck Operator
Byrnecut
03.2022 - 07.2022
Station Hand
Umbearra Holdings
01.2021 - 01.2022
Leading Hand
Jumbuck Pastoral
02.2019 - 11.2020
Station Hand
West Leichhardt Station
05.2018 - 08.2018
Farm Hand
Dunkeld Pastoral Company
11.2017 - 05.2018
Contract Musterer
Saltbush Pastoral Services
12.2016 - 11.2017
Station Hand
Stanbroke Pastoral Company
03.2016 - 12.2016
Yr 10 -
Caritas College
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