Overseer | Mulgathing Station | SA

Looking for a unique outback opportunity to further your career? This is a genuine opportunity for a senior station hand/overseer ready to grow their career on a well-run, well-resourced property.

We are seeking an Overseer to join the team and work closely alongside management in the day-to-day running of the property.

From livestock operations, maintaining water infrastructure and station plant and equipment through to staff coordination and general station maintenance, no two days are the same.

• Attractive salary package based on experience

• Well-established and professionally managed operation

• Young, dynamic and supportive team environment

Mulgathing Station is a large-scale Merino sheep operation located in the North West Pastoral region  of South Australia, covering more than 518,000 hectares of iconic outback country. Shearing up to 34,000 Merino sheep, Mulgathing produces on average 800 bales of wool annually.

Stock are often located by Cessna aircraft and coordinated with motorcycle musterers via UHF communication. Ensuring  and developing reliable watering infrastructure is a major focus.

Reporting to the Station Manager, you'll assist with the day-to-day operation of the station, including:

• Supporting and coordinating daily operations leading a team of 5

• Sheep husbandry, motorcycle mustering and yard work

• Water runs, bore maintenance, fencing and infrastructure improvements

• Supervising and supporting station staff and contractors

• Operating and maintaining machinery, vehicles, and station equipment

• Assisting with seasonal planning, infrastructure improvement program and property management

Located within reach of Glendambo and Coober Pedy, Mulgathing provides a unique outback lifestyle and strong station community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous pastoral, livestock, or station experience

• Leads by example and enjoys working within a team

• Is practical, organised, and self-motivated

• Enjoys remote living and working outdoors

• Can handle the physical nature of station work

• Has motorcycle and machinery experience

• Mechanical and welding experience would be an advantage, along with ability to service Toyotas, motorbikes and generators.

• Sound knowledge or the ability to learn all aspects of Lorentz/Grundfos solar pumps and windmills

• Permanent full-time position

• Attractive salary package based on experience

• Accommodation and meals provided by station cook

• Well-established and professionally managed operation

• Young, dynamic and supportive team environment

• Opportunity to further develop leadership and pastoral skills

• This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys responsibility, variety, and the challenge that comes with station life.

• Mulgathing offers the opportunity to step into a genuine pastoral leadership role within a well-resourced and established station operation.

If you're looking for your next step in the pastoral industry and want to be part of a hardworking, capable team, we'd love to hear from you.

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