Overseer - Kangaroo Island

Staff 360; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Relocation support

Dog support

Job summary

Staff 360 is seeking an Overseer – Sheep & Grazing on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. The role involves hands-on management of sheep operations, mustering, animal health treatments and support for pasture programs within a structured farm team.

You will work alongside the Farm Manager, contribute to broader grazing strategies, and coordinate contractors during seasonal operations. A stable long-term role with progression opportunities and an attractive island lifestyle awaits.

Qualifications

• Solid practical sheep/grazing background.
• Confident stock handling with working dogs.
• Reliable, hands-on operator with machinery capability.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on involvement across day-to-day sheep and livestock operations.
• Mustering, yard work, animal health treatments and supplementary feeding.
• Support grazing and pasture management programs.
• Operate machinery and maintain infrastructure (fencing, water, yards).

Skills

Sheep handling

Working dogs

Machinery skill

Pasture management

Job description

OVERSEER – SHEEP & GRAZING

KANGAROO ISLAND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

A professionally managed agricultural business is seeking a capable livestock overseer to join a well-developed sheep and mixed farming operation on Kangaroo Island.

This role is flexible depending on experience — suited to a strong Overseer, or an experienced head stockman sheep operator ready to step into greater responsibility within a structured business.

The focus is on practical livestock capability, reliability, working dog skills and the ability to contribute within a quality commercial farming operation.

THE OPERATION

• Approx. 1,500ha grazing / arable country
• Merino ewe base operation producing first cross lambs
• Flock currently rebuilding toward scale
• Seasonal trade cattle program
• Approx. 200ha cropping program (canola / barley / grazing crops)
• Part of a broader 3-farm Kangaroo Island aggregation
• Shared planning, labour and operational support across the group

THE ROLE

• Hands-on involvement across day-to-day sheep and livestock operations
• Mustering, yard work, animal health treatments and supplementary feeding
• Support grazing and pasture management programs
• Operate machinery and maintain infrastructure including fencing, water systems and yards
• Work alongside Farm Manager and broader management team
• Coordinate or support contractors during shearing, crutching, marking and seasonal operations
• Step into greater responsibility where capability allows

ABOUT YOU

• Solid practical sheep / grazing background
• Confident stock handler with strong working dog skills
• Reliable, practical and hands‑on operator
• Machinery capability and general farm maintenance skills
• Able to work within a structured team environment
• Looking for a stable long‑term role with progression opportunities

THE BUSINESS

• Professionally managed agricultural group
• Strong infrastructure and well‑maintained operation
• Weekly planning and support across wider KI farming operations
• Clear systems, reporting lines and management support
• Long‑term stable opportunity with growth potential

PACKAGE

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Modern on‑farm accommodation
• Relocation / access support considered
• Working dog support

WHY THIS ROLE

• Join a quality commercial livestock business
• Genuine pathway into greater responsibility over time
• Strong team environment with support around you
• Excellent Kangaroo Island lifestyle and community