Job Description
An exceptional opportunity to blendcattle production with a love of nature conservation in one of Australia's largest privately owned landscapes.
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Samphire Wild, the sustainable cattle operations company under the Forever Wild Initiative, has an opening for a Landscape Overseer based at Challa Station, Western Australia.
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The role is located within an extraordinary landscape, helping:
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Lead the production of high-quality, ecologically sound beef across a herd of **** head
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Support the conservation of multiple rare and threatened species
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Use and maintain large earth-moving equipment for landscape rehabilitation
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Thisfull-time, ongoing contractoffers a strong opportunity for a capable person looking to engage in truly sustainable beef cattle. If you have a rural background with a keen interest in regenerative agriculture & conservation, and low-stress livestock handling (LSLH), and experience with machinery, we want you to apply.
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Families welcome - the perfect place for kids to grow up.
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The Forever Wild Initiativeis a unique hybrid organisation working in high-value biodiversity landscapes of Queensland and Western Australia. Our model is to ensure landscapes are protected and managed for their biodiversity, economic, and social values.
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This is the future – be a part of it.
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Property Type
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Cattle Station (Challa Station, Mount Magnet, Western Australia)
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Property Description
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The job is based at Challa Station,a beautiful 200,000ha propertythat produces high-quality beef cattle under a conservation management plan. However, the role works with the Livestock & Operations team and other staff to help oversee cattle and conservation operationsacross the entire 600,000ha
landscape,including
the aggregation of Meeline, Boodanoo and Narndee Stations.
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The air-conditioned homestead is well-appointed, with a swimming pool,



tennis court and only 60km from Mount Magnet town.
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Start Date
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Immediate
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Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities
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Working under the Livestock & Operations team, the position is responsible for overseeing cattle and land management activities, and leading and coordinating staff to execute operational plans across the aggregated Challa, Meeline and Narndee/Boodanoo Stations, and manage best practices in animal welfare and quality assurance.
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Ensure accurate record keeping – i.e. cattle numbers and movements, vaccination records, time sheets, and bore records.
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Oversee and manage maintenance of fences, yards, and watering points, and general infrastructure maintenance.
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Conduct heavy machinery operations, including for contracts on-station. Ensure machinery is fully up to spec and maintained, with service intervals and records.
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Support the science team in the field to engage in monitoring and applied conservation works for species and habitat condition, including landscape rehabilitation, and surveys.
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Be competent in the use of laptops and in written communication through emails. Competent use of tools such as AgriWeb and Microsoft for reporting and basic data input.
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Lead with a focus on safety, performance, and integrity.
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Maintain a positive and skilled image for the Forever Wild Initiative.
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Job Requirements
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Essential
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Demonstrated experience in remote landscapes and relevant health & safety practices.
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Demonstrated ability to work under remote guidance as part of the Livestock & Operations team, with integrity and timeliness.
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Minimum three years' experience in rural industry and demonstrated experience in cattle handling.
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Excellent organisational skills overseeing day-to-day planning, within a logistically busy and diverse environment.
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Competent and experienced on motorbikes.
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Moderate to high levels of physical fitness to undertake station work.
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The ability to lead and supervise a small team, working to a budget and a timeline.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and coordinate with staff and management.
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Sustainable rangeland management experience or knowledge, or applied conservation knowledge.
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Current manual driver's licence.
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HR licence or (ability to obtain one within 6 months).
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Competent operator of heavy machinery, including maintenance and relevant tickets / ability to obtain tickets and learn.
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Desirable
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HC /MC Licence
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Machinery tickets
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Degree ( or Diploma) in agriculture (focus on regenerative) OR conservation biology OR other land management
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Job Benefits
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Accommodation:high-quality, air-conditioned family homestead, WiFi, power, water, gas. Also includes a swimming pool and tennis court.The Forever Wild Initiative emphasises a healthy work-life balance and couples, including with children, are most welcome to apply. Partner work opportunities exist in Mount Magnet.
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Other benefits: generous leave entitlements, professional development opportunities.
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Relocation support:up to $**** (within Australia only).
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This job is open to Australian citizens / permanent residents only.
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If you wish for more information on the role, please email Mick Hinchcliffe (National Operations Manager) on
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📌 Landscape Overseer (Mount Magnet)
🏢 Forever Wild Initiative
📍 Mount Magnet