Head Stockman

Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation; Roxby Downs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation

Meals & WIFI provided

Work vehicle provided during workhours

Above Award Rate

Job summary

Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation seeks an experienced Head Stockman to lead the pastoral team at Roxby Downs, overseeing livestock health, welfare and day-to-day station operations.

The role is full-time, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with air-conditioned accommodation, meals and WIFI, a work vehicle during hours, and Above Award Rate.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of livestock health, behaviour, breeding, and station operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and staff coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the pastoral team, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Oversee livestock movement, feeding and day-to-day station operations.
• Maintain facility and infrastructure upkeep (fencing, water systems, equipment).
• Foster safety culture and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Livestock management

Communication

Job description

The Kokatha People are the Traditional Owners of a large area of land in the northern region of South Australia, estimated to extend over some 140,000 km2. Traditionally the Kokatha people have been associated with the land that is to the north of Port Augusta, stretching from Lake Torrens in the east to the Gawler Ranges in the West. This includes the land surrounding BHP’s Olympic Dam operation near Roxby Downs and Oz Mineral’s copper-gold project at Carrapateena.

The Kokatha People decided to form this Aboriginal Corporation to be the prescribed body corporate and to become the registered native title body corporate for the determined areas pursuant to section 57(2) of the NTA and to manage the native title rights and interests of the Common Law Holders.

Our Vision

Kokatha’s vision is to improve the lives of Kokatha people.

By building a strong economic base, the Kokatha group is providing long term independence for Kokatha people by providing employment, education and enterprises opportunities, career pathways and self-development for current and future generations.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Head Stockman to join the Kokatha Pastoral Team. In this dynamic and hands-on leadership role, you’ll be at the heart of the station operations and managing the day-to-day activities on the station, overseeing livestock health and welfare, and ensuring efficient and effective stock management. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills, extensive hands-on experience with livestock, and a deep understanding of cattle management practices.

• Full time role located in Roxby Downs working 38 hours per week
• Monday to Friday roster
• Air-conditioned accommodation, meals & WIFI provided
• Work vehicle provided during work hours
• Above Award Rate

Job Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team, providing guidance and training as needed
• Oversee livestock movement, feeding
• Ensure upkeep of facilities, fencing, water systems, and equipment required for livestock management.
• Foster a strong safety culture by adhering to industry regulations, workplace safety standards, and safe work behaviours to maintain a safe and compliant working environment

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven relevant experience in a similar supervisory role
• Strong understanding of livestock health, behaviour, breeding, and general station operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and coordinate with staff and management.