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.