The Role An opportunity is available for a Farm Overseer to be based on Kangaroo Island to work on a farm with a focus on large-scale sheep and cropping. We pride ourselves on having a family friendly working environment with long term vision for our employees.
Why Kangaroo Island?
Kangaroo Island offers pristine beaches, thriving agriculture, a strong local community, and a relaxed pace of life—without sacrificing professional growth. Work where others love to holiday and you get to enjoy it every day!
What’s on Offer
- Competitive package (commensurate with experience)
- On-farm accommodation with reasonable electricity included
- A number of paid return ferry crossings each year
- Mobile phone allowance
- Assistance with working dogs’ food
- Genuine work-life balance in a spectacular setting and great team.
Role requirements
- Experience in monitoring livestock, including animal health,
ensuring adequacy of feed & water, and implementing stock movements
- Experience in secure farm maintenance, and operation of farm machinery/equipment
- Sound understanding of farm safety
- Ability to work autonomously to complete planned tasks efficiently
- Strong knowledge of animal welfare standards and documentation.
About You
- Proven experience in livestock farming operations
- Practical knowledge of modern farming practices
- Ability to work autonomously and implement a plan with attention to detail
- Working stock dogs essential and livestock skills to manage large mobs unassisted
- Be physically fit and able to fulfill all requirements of the role
- Self-motivated, reliable, and adaptable to island living.