Jumbuck is seeking a Junior Overseer to join the management team at Commonwealth Hill Station, an iconic large-scale Merino operation in South Australia's North West pastoral region.
This is a genuine step-up opportunity for a senior station hand or 2IC ready to grow their career on a well-run, well-resourced property.
Commonwealth Station:
Private Living Quarters
24-hour Solar Power
1.5 million acres, approx.
160mm rainfall country
Well maintained and professionally run operation
Located near Glendambo, approx. 110km from the Stuart Highway
Reporting to the Station Manager, you'll assist with the day-to-day operation of the station, including:
Supporting and leading a crew of 5
Assisting with the livestock program (up to 35,000 Merinos)
Coordinating daily work programs
Ensuring plant, equipment and infrastructure are well maintained
You'll be hands-on, practical, and confident working both independently and as part of a small management team.
Pastoral experience preferred
Ready to step up into leadership or broaden your experience on a larger property
Practical, motivated and solutions-focused
Comfortable with remote and outback living
Ability to ride 2-wheel motor bike a must
Clear career progression within a large, fourth-generation Australian pastoral business
Comfortable, air-conditioned private home (suitable for a couple or small family)
24-hour solar power
All on-station living costs covered (no rent or bills)
Competitive salary package based on experience
Couples and families are welcome to apply.
If you think this interests you please send your resume including 2 work references via the Apply Now button.
This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applications.
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
We are Jumbuck – a large sheep and cattle producer, with properties across Australia.
We have a broad range of jobs for station workers, and a passion for supporting our staff to develop their careers within the pastoral industry.
Established in 1888, the MacLachlan family began the business by growing wool at Paratoo Station, near Yunta, South Australia.
We are a proud, family-run and wholly Australian-owned business, producing natural and sustainable livestock and wool to Australia and the world.
You can find us in South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia. It’s our love of the land, pride in our people and care for our livestock that defines us.
Our properties and staff are diverse and we hold a strong commitment to sound livestock and land care management.
Current employment opportunities vary, but a love of the Australian outback and its lifestyle, a sense of adventure, the reward that comes from overcoming a challenge and the ability to forge lifelong friendships are a must.
Our Stations
Jumbuck has 9 properties in South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales.
Our stations comprise of extensive pastoral operations, running sheep on large stations in the NSW and SA, and cattle in the West Kimberley of WA.
Our People Are Our Family
With up to 130 staff at peak times, we’re prepared to give people a go and offer the unique opportunity to live and work on the land, develop skills and advance careers.
We prefer to appoint managers and overseers from within – hence a secure, varied and rewarding career path for those who love station work, and seek long-term involvement in the pastoral industry.
