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Overseer

Location: Wilgena

Job type: Full Time, Permanant

Wilgena Station is a 5000sqkm sheep station located 400km North West of Port operating a self replacing merino enterprise, shearing approx. 25,000 sheep.

What we’re looking for:

  • A current overseer, or a Senior Station Hand, with at least 3 years’ experience, looking for their next step into a leadership role.
  • Experience working in pastoral country with a sound understanding of water and bore maintenance with solar pumps.
  • Sound knowledge and experience in livestock and all aspects of animal husbandry.
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in station maintenance including infrastructure, plant and equipment (yards, water points, fencing, bore maintenance, farm vehicles).
  • Experience managing teams, including station employees and contractors.
  • Ability to plan and coordinate tasks such as mustering and yard operations.
  • A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to lead the team in the managers absence.
  • The ability to utilise various work-based apps and platforms including Agriwebb.
  • Current car and motorbike license is essential


What’s on offer

  • An attractive base annual salary.
  • Own accommodation
  • All meals and smokos provided.
  • All utilities provided including WIFI.
  • Quarterly personal fuel allowance.
  • Mobile Allowance
  • Working dog allowance for up to 2 dogs, including annual vaccinations and registrations.
  • Meat
  • Development opportunities to progress your career.

You can send your resume and cover letter direct to Aida Ashworth, People & Culture Manager at aida@mcbride.com.au. Enquiries can be made by email or by calling Aida on 08 8272 1612.


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Head Office
Level 1, 165 Grenfell St
Adelaide SA 5000

Postal Address
GPO Box 649
Adelaide SA 5001

P 08 8272 1612 / F 08 8272 4119
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