Posted 25 days ago
Description
OVERSEER – SHEEP & GRAZING
KANGAROO ISLAND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
A professionally managed agricultural business is seeking a capable livestock overseer to join a well-developed sheep and mixed farming operation on Kangaroo Island.
This role is flexible depending on experience — suited to a strong Overseer, or an experienced head stockman sheep operator ready to step into greater responsibility within a structured business.
The focus is on practical livestock capability, reliability, working dog skills and the ability to contribute within a quality commercial farming operation.
THE OPERATION
- Approx. 1,500ha grazing / arable country
- Merino ewe base operation producing first cross lambs
- Flock currently rebuilding toward scale
- Seasonal trade cattle program
- Approx. 200ha cropping program (canola / barley / grazing crops)
- Part of a broader 3-farm Kangaroo Island aggregation
- Shared planning, labour and operational support across the group
THE ROLE
- Hands-on involvement across day-to-day sheep and livestock operations
- Mustering, yard work, animal health treatments and supplementary feeding
- Support grazing and pasture management programs
- Operate machinery and maintain infrastructure including fencing, water systems and yards
- Work alongside Farm Manager and broader management team
- Coordinate or support contractors during shearing, crutching, marking and seasonal operations
- Step into greater responsibility where capability allows
ABOUT YOU
- Solid practical sheep / grazing background
- Confident stock handler with strong working dog skills
- Reliable, practical and hands‑on operator
- Machinery capability and general farm maintenance skills
- Able to work within a structured team environment
- Looking for a stable long‑term role with progression opportunities
THE BUSINESS
- Professionally managed agricultural group
- Strong infrastructure and well‑maintained operation
- Weekly planning and support across wider KI farming operations
- Clear systems, reporting lines and management support
- Long‑term stable opportunity with growth potential
PACKAGE
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Modern on‑farm accommodation
- Relocation / access support considered
- Working dog support
WHY THIS ROLE
- Join a quality commercial livestock business
- Genuine pathway into greater responsibility over time
- Strong team environment with support around you
- Excellent Kangaroo Island lifestyle and community
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