The Employer:

Nareen Station is a well-established, highly regarded, family-owned pastoral business encompassing 10,000 hectares in Victoria's Western District. Renowned for its productive grazing country, the operation runs a total flock of 24,000 high-performing Merino ewes alongside 2,200 Angus breeding cows. The business prides itself on continuous investment in its assets, boasting an active stud breeding enterprise, cutting-edge water monitoring systems, modern machinery, and an ongoing, extensive pasture renovation program.

Operating with a strong, family-oriented ethos, the enterprise fosters a cohesive, professional team culture in which communication, high animal-welfare standards, and progressive agricultural practices are at the heart of everyday station life.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead a close-knit team and oversee the day-to-day operations of an assigned property within our large-scale mixed-grazing aggregation. This hands-on leadership position entails managing the health, welfare, and productivity of 12,000 breeding ewes and 1,000 commercial Angus cattle, and actively participating in the on-site Merino stud.

Daily responsibilities span all facets of broadacre livestock husbandry, rotational grazing management, implementation of a large-scale pasture improvement program, machinery operation, and water infrastructure monitoring, using modern tools such as Farmbot and Microsoft Excel. You will take ownership of seasonal operations, maintain accurate livestock and enterprise records, direct station hands, and operate with a high level of autonomy and initiative while working closely with the management team.

The Offer An attractive and competitive remuneration package is negotiable based on skill set and background is on offer for the right candidate. The package includes a modern, two-year-old four-bedroom family home, a fully maintained work vehicle, and farm meat rations.





The property is ideally positioned just 15 minutes from Harrow, 20 minutes from Balmoral, and under an hour from the major regional hub of Hamilton. Harrow and the surrounding West Wimmera region offer an active, welcoming community with primary schooling, local sporting clubs, general stores, and cafes, while nearby Rocklands Reservoir and the Glenelg River provide exceptional fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. Hamilton delivers comprehensive regional services, including reputable secondary colleges, specialist medical centres, and diverse shopping precincts.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an energetic, proactive livestock skilled with a genuine passion for mixed farming who takes pride in driving team and livestock performance. Additionally, possess the following attributes:

- Demonstrated hands-on experience in sheep and beef cattle management, animal husbandry, and broadacre pasture systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to direct and motivate a small operational team.
- Ability to work autonomously, demonstrate initiative, and solve practical operational challenges with minimal direction.
- Competency in farm machinery operation and routine maintenance.
- Proficiency or willingness to use digital tools, livestock spreadsheets, and remote monitoring technology (e.g., Excel, Farmbot).
- A reliable, well-trained team of working dogs suited to sheep and cattle movement.
- Valid manual driver's licence (non-negotiable); a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence is advantageous.

Register your interest If you feel that you're the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you're the right fit.

For further information please call Annie on 0499 370 or email **@droverag.com.au

📌 Livestock Overseer (Sheep & Cattle) Harrow, Victoria
🏢 Drover
📍 Harrow