Your role at Outback Pioneers:
If you’re one of that rare breed who has experience that has the skills for equine management and drive horse-drawn vehicles this could be a wonderful opportunity for you to live and breathe your passion for horses.
At Outback Pioneers in Longreach, Queensland, we run a horse operation including delivery a Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experiences. As well as being responsible for horse facilities and management, horse care, harnessing and preparation, you will drive the stagecoaches!
Reports to: Assisting General Manager
The brand and culture:
Outback Pioneers is a family company that has grown to be an award-winning tourism icon in Outback Queensland. Everyone at Outback Pioneers is a brand ambassador and needs to get a feel for the culture and share our values. It’s all about living from that remote and resilient perspective where folks help each other out, work hard and find a sense of humour when the going gets tough.
Qualifications and previous experience:
Tertiary qualifications in equine management is desired. You must have proven experience of horse-handling, horse care and horse-vehicle driving for a number of years. Managing the safety requirements of our passenger-carrying stagecoaches is essential. Horse management qualifications essential. You will also need to have (or to get) a first-aid certificate. Farrier experience would be an added advantage.
Core competencies:
· Proven high-level horse management and horse-driven vehicle skills
· Strong people skills and public-facing presentation skills
· Comprehensive knowledge of all operational and safety requirements for horse-drawn and horse management.
· Ability to manage and guide a team for all supporting tasks
· Ability to manage and implement approved business systems.
Main responsibilities and activities:
· General horse care and horse management of horses
· Feeding, harnessing, stagecoach set-up for the Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience
· Carefully monitoring horse health
· Working in character as a Cobb & Co stagecoach driver to help our guests live the stagecoach story
· Welcoming guests, checking manifests and simple administrative and record keeping tasks
· Working in close cooperation with others in the horse division to keep all aspects running smoothly
· Strictly maintaining all safety standards and comply with our business needs.
Where:
This is a full-time role based in Longreach, Queensland.
We will carefully consider all applicants and will contact you if you’re selected to continue in the application process. We look forward to hearing from you!
Unleashing Australia Fund Pty Ltd t/a Outback Pioneers
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 36 months
Pay: $73,500.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 07/12/2024
Expected Start Date: 01/03/2025