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Station Overseer
Couples Position

Upper Gascoyne, WA

Attractive combined packageNegotiable on experience, plus 12% super, full keep and performance bonuses

  • Full time
  • Couples position
  • Full keep provided
  • Performance bonuses

Takes about two minutes. No CV handy? You can still apply.

A large scale cattle breeding operation in the Upper Gascoyne is after a capable, hands on couple to step into the overseer role. You'll get real responsibility and autonomy on 900,000 acres, with the chance to grow inside a progressive pastoral business that's still expanding.

900,000
acres of breeding country
3
breeds: Droughtmaster, Santa Gertrudis and Charolais cross
2
roles, filled together as a couple
12%
super, paid on top of salary

About the station

The station runs Droughtmaster, Santa Gertrudis and Charolais cross cattle supplying established feedlot programs across WA. It's part of a larger cattle group with multiple properties across the state.

The business is known for

  • Strong investment in infrastructure and station improvements
  • A focus on cattle performance and consistency
  • Well structured systems and processes
  • Long term growth across the pastoral sector

On the station

  • RFDS approved airstrip
  • Workshop, machinery sheds and hay storage
  • Renovated homestead with Wi-Fi at the homestead and key work areas

What you'll be doing

Station Overseer

  • Oversee day to day station operations, staff and contractors
  • Lead all livestock management including breeding, health and turnoff
  • Plan and run mustering, branding, weaning and yard work
  • Maintain and improve infrastructure including fencing and water systems
  • Hands on maintenance across plant, equipment and station assets
  • Operate machinery and trucks as needed
  • Welding, fabrication and general workshop work
  • Monitor and maintain solar and water infrastructure
  • Record keeping including NLIS, NVDs and station reporting
  • Work closely with the owners on planning, budgeting and improvements

Partner role

  • Run the homestead including meals, cleaning and general upkeep
  • Help with station logistics, stores and basic admin
  • Help coordinate staff and contractors
  • Get involved in mustering, yard work and stock handling if you'd like to
  • Keep the station well run, organised and welcoming

Good to know: this is a couples position. Both roles are filled together, so apply as a pair.

What you'll need

Experience with

  • Pastoral cattle station work in a senior hand or management role
  • Livestock handling, with strong stock sense
  • Practical mechanical work including welding, fabrication and repairs
  • Operating machinery and trucks

Highly regarded

  • HR or MC licence
  • Experience with water systems, including solar and windmills

And you're someone who

  • Works independently and solves problems on the go
  • Leads with a positive, team first attitude
  • Keeps good records and communicates well

What's on offer

  • Attractive combined packageNegotiable on experience
  • 12% superPaid on top of salary
  • Full keepProvided on station
  • Renovated homesteadAir conditioned, with Wi-Fi at the homestead and key work areas
  • Work ute suppliedFully maintained
  • Performance bonusesTied to station outcomes

Life on the station

True outback station living with plenty of autonomy and variety. You'll be part of a forward thinking, growing pastoral business, with the chance to build a long term career that grows with the operation.

Ready to step up? This suits a couple wanting to take ownership and make their mark on a quality property in the Upper Gascoyne.

How applying works

  1. Send us your detailsAbout two minutes on your phone. A CV helps, but you can just tell us about the two of you.
  2. We give you a callIf your experience fits, we'll ring for a chat about the role and what you're both after.
  3. Meet the stationIf it's a good match on both sides, we'll set up a conversation with the owners.