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Station Overseer | Yadlamalka Pastoral Co | SA

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Job Description

Yadlamalka Pastoral Company is seeking a motivated Station Overseer to lead day-to-day operations across our Yadlamalka and Wilkatana properties (140,000+ ha).

This is a hands-on leadership role for a mixed-livestock professional ready to manage premium cattle and sheep programs in the Flinders Ranges.

Property Type

Cattle & Sheep Station

Property Description

With a heritage stretching back to the 1890s, Yadlamalka Pastoral Company stands as a premier name in South Australian agriculture. Owned and operated by the Doman family, Yadlamalka Pastoral represents deep-rooted pastoral tradition and forward-thinking, sustainable land management.
 
  • Yadlamalka Station, (100,000 ha) The company’s foundational hub, blending a century of pastoral heritage with modern innovation north of Port Augusta. 
  • Wilkatana Station (44,696 ha): Prized for its exceptional water security and semi-open myall shrubland, ideal for hardy livestock.
Together, these properties form a vast, corridor of high-quality grazing land dedicated to producing Australia’s finest livestock.

Start Date

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Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

  • Livestock Management: In consultation with the Station Manager lead the day-to-day operations of cattle (Black Angus) and sheep operations, including mustering, processing, and herd/flock health (Dorper and Merino).

  • Infrastructure: Maintain and further develop, state-of-the-art water systems, ongoing new fencing program, yard building, and improve internal road network.

  • Team Leadership: Supervise and train a small team, ensuring a high-standard safety culture and low-stress stock handling.

  • Operations: Be responsible for executing the operational side of the management plans, Coordinate contractors as required and maintain accurate digital records.

Job Requirements

  • Experience: Proven background in managing large-scale sheep operations.

  • Skills: Competent in 2-wheel motorbike work, 4WD operation, grader and front-end loader operations, solar bore systems and general mechanical/fencing maintenance.

  • Leadership: A practical problem-solver with strong communication skills and computer literacy.

  • Licences: Valid driver’s licence (HR, Bike and firearms licences highly regarded).

Job Benefits

  • Competitive salary package including private self-contained accommodation suitable for a family, work vehicle and utilities & meat rations.

  • Long-term stability with a supportive, family-owned company.

  • Great location with easy access to a large regional town.

Application Details

Please send applications with cover letter (addressed to The Manager, Stuart Were) and resume via the APPLY NOW below...

PLEASE NOTE:

  • This is a permanent position and is NOT open to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas applicants.

  • Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.

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About Yadlamalka Pastoral

Yadlamalka Pastoral Company  - Flinders Ranges South Australia

With a heritage stretching back to the 1890s, Yadlamalka Pastoral Company stands as a premier name in South Australian agriculture. Owned and operated by the Doman family, Yadlamalka Pastoral represents deep-rooted pastoral tradition and forward-thinking, sustainable land management.

Yadlamalka Pastoral has evolved into one of the region’s most dynamic agricultural enterprises, managing a portfolio of approximately 350,000 hectares in the heart of the Flinders Ranges and Far North. Our operations span a contiguous corridor of premium grazing country, anchored by four cornerstone South Australian stations.

Yadlamalka Station, (100,000 ha) The company’s foundational hub, blending a century of pastoral heritage with modern innovation north of Port Augusta. 
Beltana Station, (154,100 ha): A historic jewel of the Flinders Ranges, known for its cinematic landscapes and deep ties to Australian exploration.
Wilkatana Station (44,696 ha): Prized for its exceptional water security and semi-open myall shrubland, ideal for hardy livestock.
Lake Torrens Station.( 43,300 ha): located northwest of Hawker. Established in 1854, it offers incredible geographic diversity with rich coverage of saltbush and native grasses.
Together, these properties form a vast, corridor of high-quality grazing land dedicated to producing Australia’s finest livestock.
Our Commitment to Quality
At Yadlamalka, we focus on a "quality-first" approach to arid-land farming. Our production focus includes:
  • Superior Livestock: We specialise in hardy, high-yield Dorper sheep and premium Angus cattle, specifically bred to thrive in the unique conditions of the South Australian Arid Lands.
  • Infrastructural Integrity: A station is only as good as its water and fencing. Our properties feature state-of-the-art water systems and modern infrastructure, ensuring the welfare of our stock and the efficiency of our operations even in the driest seasons.
  • Environmental Stewardship: We practice conservative grazing and regenerative land management. We don't just farm the land; we protect it for the next century.
A Vision for the Future
Yadlamalka Pastoral is more than just a grazing enterprise; integrating traditional pastoralism with modern technology and a commitment to the local community, a 21st-century Australian station.
Experience the strength of tradition and the power of innovation with Yadlamalka Pastoral Company—stewards of the land since the 1890s.
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