'Gareth work for me for 4 months doing tractor work. He was a hard worker that would do about 60hrs a week no problem. He was pretty good with the machinery and was a quick learner. I only had two employees and Gareth was working on his own most of the time. '

'Nick worked on and off, part time for us for about two years. Mostly, stock work, fencing, weed control, feeding sheep, not a lot of farming but he did help me prepare equipment and machinery. When he came here he knew nothing, he learnt a lot quite quickly, when he left I would have said his skills were a 7/10. He was very reliable, punctual and trustworthy. He worked alongside me and my wife mostly, occasionally when we were lamb marking and things there would be a few more blokes and he always got on well with everyone, never any dramas. I’d recommend him for future employment. '

'Jessica is still working for me, she has been here about 11 months now. She is classed as a jillaroo, responsible for everything from checking waters, cleaning troughs, fixing existing fences and building new ones, welding, machinery and vehicle maintenance. Anything that needs doing on a station, she is more than capable. She has been mustering, drafting and processing cattle; if she doesn’t know something she will ask and give it a go, she is a quick learner and picks things up no problem. She can go out on her own and I totally trust her. She is very honest and trustworthy and I would highly recommend her. I will be sad to see her go. '

'I have known Matt Jones for around ten (10) years. During this period he has been agisting cattle on our property and I have found him to be a stable, mature and respectful individual. Matt is energetic, trustworthy and is a dedicated husband and father with high moral standards. He has excellent team and leadership skills and an ability to change and cope with whatever tasks or events may happen to collide during planned works for the day or week ahead. Regarding animal husbandry he has exceptional skills and knowledge which has been instilled in Matt at a very young age. Caring for animals of all types has been a part of the Jones & Sons family business. Working in the family business Matt has developed high standards with work. There is a variety of diverse opportunities which include all aspects of cattle management, agricultural and pasture improvements including developing and maintaining varied crops. Matt also operates part of a family team operating and milling timber with onsite timber mill producing all standards of landscaping and high standard hardwood for building. His other interest has been ongoing commitment with understanding and breeding livestock, training and breeding stock horses and I believe he has a range of rare skills for his age. Over the past ten (10) years Matt has repaired various plant items on our property including tractors of varied manufactures including slashers and spreaders items such as skid steer bobcats and hydraulic slasher, augers and spreaders. He has excellent plant operation skills and knowledge with front end loaders and attachments of varied types. He operates a 20-tonne excavator which the family owns. He also operates skidders, dozers and cattle truck tippers up to heavy combination. Matt can carry out most onsite mechanical repairs for tractors, vehicles and associated plant items including servicing pumps and general maintenance. Matt has held the position of Maintenance Officer at our local bushfire brigade and has excellent knowledge and experience in bushfire suppression and hazard reduction works. He is a valued member and respected by his bushfire station colleges. Any employer who has the opportunity would benefit greatly from having Matt join their team.'

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'Natasha worked for me on and off doing some casual stock work including some work experience while she was at school. She worked in all aspects of stock work. She is capable, she just pokes away. She loves animals. She did everything you asked her to. You asked her to move cattle she'd move them or ask her to muster a paddock and she'd muster it. She was quite young and just gathering experience when she worked for us. '