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Station Overseer

Full time Managers Overseers

Job Description

  • We are currently seeking an Overseer for "Providence Station," located in the Sturt Plateau district, 250km southwest of Katherine, NT.

  • To start in August 2025.

Property Type

Cattle Station

Property Description

Providence Station is a breeding property that manages approximately 4,500 head of predominantly Brahman cattle to supply the live export market.

Start Date

August 2025

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

The position requires an independent manager to oversee operations and maintain regular communication with off-site owners.

You will be responsible for day-to-day operations at Providence Station, including animal husbandry, infrastructure maintenance, machinery maintenance, record keeping, and any other task required to operate a cattle breeding property...
 

  • Checking waters as required – every day if necessary.

  • Monitor cattle condition/health and report any problems immediately

  • Maintain all pipes, tanks and troughs

  • Clean troughs as required

  • Putting out supplementation

  • Monitor paddock condition

  • Maintaining fences to a high standard – including spraying regrowth

  • Maintaining all bores and generators

  • Maintain generator at house

  • Grading firebreaks/ fence lines

  • Maintain airstrip at all times – including spraying anthills

  • Maintain/grade driveway as required

  • Maintaining all bikes, cars and machinery – including servicing as required

  • Record all cattle numbers, in/out and paddock numbers

  • Record all NLIS movement on database as required.

  • Keep workshop clean and workable at all times.

  • Keep lawns mowed and house complex neat and tidy at all times

  • Record all fuel usage, order fuel as required.

  • Maintain quarters

  • Maintain cattle yards

  • Keep all cattle husbandry equipment/ supplies in stock (tag pliers, vaccine guns, hibitaine, horn spray, trisolfen, compudose gun, dehorners.

  • Management of wild fires when necessary

  • Management of controlled burns

  • Provide end of month report consisting of fuel usage, updated cattle numbers/ agistment numbers, any invoices from town purchases.

  • Spray weeds around watering points, yards and shed.

Job Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

  • Hands on experience in cattle operations

  • Ability to work independently and also in a team

  • Experience in the agricultural industry

  • Good animal husbandry practices

  • Experience operating and maintaining farm machinery such as tractors, graders, bores and pumps

  • Proficient in record keeping and organizational skills, including tracking cattle numbers and managing consumables.

  • An enthusiastic attitude to work, motivated, honest, with ability to work to deadlines

  • Clean and tidy work habits

  • Responsibility for the maintenance and care of all farm equipment and structures

  • Knowledge and understanding of beef cattle production

Job Benefits

  • This position is ideal for a couple or a young family.

  • A three-bedroom house with established gardens is provided, along with internet and phone plans included.

  • Salary will be determined based on experience.

Application Details

Submit your application including a cover letter, resume, and at least two work references to sam@northernlivestock.com.au.

For inquiries, contact Sam on 0405844965 or Sarah-Jane on 0419841373.

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About Northern Livestock & Agriculture

We are a family owned and operated business producing quality cattle and hay in the Douglas Daly and Sturt Plateau districts of the NT.

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