Mundubbera, Queensland

About this house sitting position in MUNDUBBERA

Rural Caretaker/s
“Experience the real Australian Bush Life On this famous 6th Generation Family Cattle Station” Country Living Magazine
We have a 5,000-acre cattle station in South-East Qld –Only 25 km from the nearest town of Mundubbera.
1-bedroom Self Contained Cottage Live in Rent Free and save money (Daily tasks are to be undertaken in return for a generous Accommodation/Cash Package including)
• ·Air conditioning
• ·Up to 20 gig Wi-Fi per month
• ·Flexible start dates 3 month Minimum
• ·We are looking for someone with rural life experience
• ·Ideal for Active Pensioner Couple
• No Cats or Dogs we use low stress
JOB CRITERIA DO not APPLY IF YOU DON’T HAVE THESE SKILLS
1 English speaking
2 Drivers license
3 Must have farm living experience
4 Reliable
5 Diligent - ensure that the property is always clean, habitable, pleasing and safe.
6 Love Animals
7 Have a strong attention to detail. Since you will assume the role of homeowner whilst
living on our property, You need to treat the place as such
8 Be a professional Honest, Reliable, Neat & Tidy
9 Have References
10 Water, mow and maintain garden
11.Look after and keep Main house clean
We need an easy going cheerful and independent person/s.
For the right person/s this is a glorious opportunity
CARETAKING DUTIES DEEPBANK

Your most important Role aside from these very basic tasks is “To Keep an Eye on Things” and “Breathe life into our Precious Family Oasis”

The Cottage is fully self-contained – The package comes with 20 Gigs of Wi-Fi a month (Flexible if you want more) plus Satellite Television.
It is fine to smoke outside – no-smoking inside any houses or interior vehicles
I have based this on Paying $125/week each cash to Pensioner Caretaker couples – Negotiable for Additional Duties
The most important thing on Deepbank is that everyone assisting me whilst I write or work here or away feel valued and respected
Key Daily Responsibilities when ‘on Duty’
7-8 am and/or 3-4 pm
• Water Plants at Big house

5-7pm
• Check Top Tank and that cattle and horses okay
• Ride on mowing, basic gardening, whipper snipping,

Housekeeping Cleaning for main house

• Sweep and Mop twice a week (more if you need to as you use it / bathrooms and loo’s / restock any needed items – eg loo paper or soap – ask Melissa where)
• Check no mice especially in unused rooms (we have Animal friendly pest control)
• Wipe/Dust over all wooden furniture once a week in big room
• Keep kitchen fridge clean
• Cement Breezeway and Flagstones twice a week (more if you need to as you use it Leaf blower / and or industrial Vacuum Cleaner

Forward all Mail to me if I am in Tasmania – I will provide prepaid Expost Satchels that mail can be posted in ever week/fortnight
Water Runs
These can be explained when and if needed – we have most of it covered – it will be an (as needed) task when everyone else – Myself Bryan Jodi or the Nocks are away
One of the most important jobs on a station is the water run, this job entails going around to all water points and checking that both the tank and trough are full.

Some Testimonials
·“It really has been an incredibly enjoyable experience that has flown by too quickly. Everyone was so welcoming and thoughtful, and I will miss you all dearly.” Emma Mitchell
·“Thank you everyone for such a great Aussie experience. I have learnt and experienced so much and will miss this wonderful place.”–Laura Brown
·“When I started to work at Deepbank I did not know that I was going to fall in love with this big family.”–Valerie Gilbert
·“Since the first day here I felt like I was in a second home, with all you lovely people around.”–Sven Schaefer Read more...

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