Zayhne Zwirek

A competent station hand to complete tasks but not limited to:

• To preform general livestock husbandry tasks.

• To muster livestock with a motorcycle in a safe, low stress effective manner.

• To preform general maintenance and report any major repairs needed.

• To assist under supervision in the maintenance and installation of all essential farm infrastructure.

• To operate machinery and vehicles (within capacity).

• To control weeds and pests with chemicals.

A competent farm hand to complete activities but not limited to the list below:

STOCK MANAGEMENT:

• Mustering, general yard work, drenching, backlining, marking, shearing, crutching, routine stock checking, identifying and treating sick animals in conjunction with qualified experts.

• Working with dogs to complete some of these tasks.

CROPPING:

• Preparation of paddocks for sowing, sowing, spraying, harvesting and delivery of grains to storage areas.

• Working with external experts such as agronomists.

• Hay Making - working as required in the Lazi-Hay factory.

MACHINERY:

• To become proficient in the use of machinery that is currently on the property and future acquisitions. This includes but not limited too; • Tractors, Telehandler, Backhoe, Rigid and Semi trucks, Air Seeder, Grouper, Augers,

Spray Rigs and the Lazi-Hay factory. • Using the appropriate vehicle required to safely complete a task. This includes a range of 4

and 2 wheel drive vehicles, quad, motorbike and side by side.

• General maintenance of vehicles and machinery where required.

GENERAL ACTIVITIES:

• Welding and fabrication of projects like end assembly’s and strainers, gates, trailers or whatever projects arise in need of welding.

• Repairing and replacing fences.

• Cutting of wood using an axe, chain saw or log splitter.

• The slaughter and break down of animals for human consumption.

• Mowing and maintenance of house yards as required.

• Management of pests such as, foxes, rabbits and kangaroos.

• Becoming confident with horses and horse management

A station hand with job roles but not limited to:

• Fixing and replacing fences (mainly 4line barb).

• Routine bore water checks for cattle.

• Maintenance and repair of farm vehicles and machinery, also mustering bikes (2wheelers).

• Stock supplementation with salt lick and blocks when stock fall below desired condition.

• Welding and fabrication in end assembly’s, drafters, cattle yards, gates and many more projects that require welding and an open mind.