An exceptional opportunity to blend cattle production with a love of nature conservation in one of Australia's largest privately owned landscapes.
Samphire Wild, the sustainable cattle operations company under the Forever Wild Initiative, has an opening for a Landscape Overseer based at Challa Station, Western Australia.
The role is located within an extraordinary landscape, helping:
Lead the production of high-quality, ecologically sound beef across a herd of 3000 head
Support the conservation of multiple rare and threatened species
Use and maintain large earth-moving equipment for landscape rehabilitation
This full-time, ongoing contract offers a strong opportunity for a capable person looking to engage in truly sustainable beef cattle. If you have a rural background with a keen interest in regenerative agriculture & conservation, and low-stress livestock handling (LSLH), and experience with machinery, we want you to apply.
Families welcome - the perfect place for kids to grow up.
The Forever Wild Initiative is a unique hybrid organisation working in high-value biodiversity landscapes of Queensland and Western Australia. Our model is to ensure landscapes are protected and managed for their biodiversity, economic, and social values.
This is the future – be a part of it.
This job is open to Australian citizens / permanent residents only.
The job is based at Challa Station, a beautiful 200,000ha property that produces high-quality beef cattle under a conservation management plan. However, the role works with the Livestock & Operations team and other staff to help oversee cattle and conservation operations across the entire 600,000ha landscape, including the aggregation of Meeline, Boodanoo and Narndee Stations (see video below).
The air-conditioned homestead is well-appointed, with a swimming pool, tennis court and only 60km from Mount Magnet town.
Working under the Livestock & Operations team, the position is responsible for overseeing cattle and land management activities, and leading and coordinating staff to execute operational plans across the aggregated Challa, Meeline and Narndee/Boodanoo Stations, and manage best practices in animal welfare and quality assurance.
Ensure accurate record keeping – i.e. cattle numbers and movements, vaccination records, time sheets, and bore records.
Oversee and manage maintenance of fences, yards, and watering points, and general infrastructure maintenance.
Conduct heavy machinery operations, including for contracts on-station. Ensure machinery is fully up to spec and maintained, with service intervals and records.
Support the science team in the field to engage in monitoring and applied conservation works for species and habitat condition, including landscape rehabilitation, and surveys.
Be competent in the use of laptops and in written communication through emails. Competent use of tools such as AgriWeb and Microsoft for reporting and basic data input.
Lead with a focus on safety, performance, and integrity.
Maintain a positive and professional image for the Forever Wild Initiative.
Essential
Demonstrated experience in remote landscapes and relevant health & safety practices.
Demonstrated ability to work under remote guidance as part of the Livestock & Operations team, with integrity and timeliness.
Minimum three years’ experience in rural industry and demonstrated experience in cattle handling.
Excellent organisational skills overseeing day-to-day planning, within a logistically busy and diverse environment.
Competent and experienced on motorbikes.
Moderate to high levels of physical fitness to undertake station work.
The ability to lead and supervise a small team, working to a budget and a timeline.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and coordinate with staff and management.
Sustainable rangeland management experience or knowledge, or applied conservation knowledge.
Current manual driver’s licence.
HR licence or (ability to obtain one within 6 months).
Competent operator of heavy machinery, including maintenance and relevant tickets / ability to obtain tickets and learn.
Desirable
HC /MC Licence
Machinery tickets
Degree ( or Diploma) in agriculture (focus on regenerative) OR conservation biology OR other land management
Accommodation: high-quality, air-conditioned family homestead, WiFi, power, water, gas. Also includes a swimming pool and tennis court. The Forever Wild Initiative emphasises a healthy work-life balance and couples, including with children, are most welcome to apply. Partner work opportunities exist in Mount Magnet.
Other benefits: generous leave entitlements, professional development opportunities.
Relocation support: up to $5000 (within Australia only).
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This job is open to Australian citizens / permanent residents only.
If you wish for more information on the role, please email Mick Hinchcliffe (National Operations Manager) on m.hinchcliffe@foreverwild.com.au
Samphire Wild is a subsidiary company of the Forever Wild Initiative, focused on regenerative beef cattle and conservation in Western Australia.
