Overseer, WESTERN NULLARBOR WA

AusAG Rural; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-furnished 3-bedroom homestead

Groceries provided

Accommodation expenses covered

Fare reimbursement after probation

Job summary

AUSAG RURAL in Western Australia is seeking a hands-on Sheep Station Overseer for a remote, iconic operation. You will work closely with Station Management, taking responsibility for livestock, waters, fencing and general station duties in a remote environment.

Ideal candidates have proven sheep station experience, strong observation and record-keeping, a genuine interest in remote station life, and a current manual driver’s licence. Wages negotiable, family accommodation provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with sheep, waters/bores and windmills on a sheep station.
• Practical fencing skills and sound mechanical aptitude.
• Genuine interest in remote station life with the ability to work independently.
• Strong observation, record-keeping and communication skills.
• Unrestricted manual driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist station management with livestock programs, monitoring stock condition and growth rates.
• Livestock handling including mustering, processing and general sheep work as required.
• Inspect, maintain and record watering points including bores, troughs, windmills, tanks and pipelines.
• Service and maintain mono pumps, solar bore systems and windmills (training provided).
• Carry out fencing maintenance and general outstation infrastructure upkeep.

Skills

Sheep handling

Water systems

Fencing

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Tools

Pumps maintenance

Solar bore systems

Windmills

Job description

24 August 2026 | AUSAG RURAL 2026 Station Jobs, AUSAG RURAL Livestock Jobs, JOBS in Western Australia

Become part of something truly large-scale by stepping into one of Australia's most iconic, remote, and impressive pastoral operations.

• Work as part of the station's leadership team on this large operational sheep station.
• Take on hands-on responsibility in livestock, water systems, fencing & station operations with long term career growth.
• Family accommodation & all living expenses accounted for.

Our client is a well-established corporate pastoral company with an extensive Australian station portfolio and a strong reputation for professional livestock management. The station is a large operational sheep station, covering approximately 2.4 million acres and running Merino sheep with annual shearing. The property is located 400km east of Kalgoorlie, WA, on the western edge of the Nullarbor Plain. This is an extremely remote location. The station has a stable, experienced team who provide a positive and supportive working environment.

The Sheep Station Overseer will work closely with and report directly to Station Management, assisting with day-to-day livestock and station operations. This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced person who is confident working sheep, managing waters, infrastructure and general station duties in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assist station management with livestock programs, monitoring stock condition and growth rates.
• Livestock handling including mustering, processing and general sheep work as required.
• Inspect, maintain and record watering points including bores, troughs, windmills, tanks and pipelines.
• Service and maintain mono pumps, solar bore systems and windmills (training provided).
• Carry out fencing maintenance and general outstation infrastructure upkeep.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience with sheep, waters/bores and windmills on a sheep station.
• Practical fencing skills and sound mechanical aptitude.
• Genuine interest in remote station life with the ability to work independently.
• Strong observation, record-keeping and communication skills.
• Unrestricted manual driver's licence.

Additional Particulars:

• Semi-furnished 3-bedroom homestead + groceries and accommodation expenses covered.
• Fare reimbursement to the station after probation period.
• Opportunity available for a partner; families with small children considered (no schools).
• Wages/salary negotiable and paid according to skill level.
• Applications will be considered as they are received.
• This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers). Nor does our client offer sponsorship for overseas jobseekers.