Ryan Dibble was employed from August 31, 2015 to October 9, 2015 by PF & K Thomas Pty Ltd to perform various farmhand duties including assisting with livestock feeding and water cleaning, sheep shearing, farm building maintenance and repairs, fence construction and painting gates and fences. As remuneration, Ryan Dibble was provided separate air-conditioned accommodation including electricity, meals, occasional vehicle use, and monetary payment of $600 biweekly less tax with 9.5% superannuation contributions.