Governess | 2027 | De Rose Hill Station | SA

The Governess role combines structured schoolwork with early learning play, creativity and everyday care. You'll have the freedom to bring your own ideas and personality to the schoolroom while giving both children a positive, engaging and consistent routine.

Experience in teaching, early childhood education, nannying, childcare or distance education would be highly regarded, but formal qualifications are not essential. The right attitude, initiative and fit with our family are just as important.

You will be based at De Rose Hill Station, 350km south of Alice Springs, SA.

Lyndavale Cattle Co is a family owned and operated business, producing organic rangeland beef across three cattle stations in Central Australia. We are a small, family orientated team and value people who have a good work ethic and are keen to learn. We pride ourselves in producing quiet, quality cattle. 

Main responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

📍 Cattle work

📍 Supervising and supporting the Preschool and Year 3 School of the Air program

📍 Preparing learning materials and schoolroom activities

📍 Assisting with online lessons and teacher contact

📍 Keeping learning records and school materials organised

📍 Creating a calm, encouraging and enjoyable schoolroom

📍 Planning age-appropriate activities such as reading, craft, outdoor play and early learning

📍 Caring for our one-year-old at times

📍 Helping both children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning

📍 Assisting with homestead duties such as gardening, cleaning and feeding animals

✅ Experience on cattle station in a similar role

✅ Genuinely enjoys working with young children

✅ Is patient, caring, energetic and reliable

✅ Can provide structure while keeping the day fun for the children

✅ Is clean, organised and confident working independently

✅ Shows initiative and can adapt when plans change

✅ Is comfortable living and working in a remote environment

✅ Has a current driver's licence

✅ Has own car

✅ Holds, or is willing to obtain, the required working-with-children clearance and first-aid certification

• This position is for an individual with a starting date January 2027.

• Remuneration will be based on experience and includes meals and accommodation, internet and utilities.

• Lyndavale Cattle Co offers several training opportunities to further develop your skills throughout the year.

If you are interested and believe you would be a good fit for our family and business, please send your resume and two references via the APPLY NOW button.

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.