At a Glance
- Tasks: Get hands-on with sheep and livestock operations on beautiful Kangaroo Island.
- Company: Join a professionally managed agricultural business with strong infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, modern accommodation, and relocation support available.
- Other info: Enjoy the vibrant lifestyle and community of Kangaroo Island.
- Why this job: Step into a stable role with growth potential in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in sheep grazing and strong working dog skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
- 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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Overseer – Kangaroo Island in Broken Hill employer: Staff 360
At Staff 360, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer in the Rowena/Walgett region, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and camaraderie. Our seasonal positions provide not only competitive pay but also opportunities for skill development in operating advanced GPS-guided machinery, ensuring you grow professionally while enjoying the beautiful rural landscape. Join us for a rewarding experience where your contributions are recognised and valued, making every day on the farm meaningful.
