Livestock Overseer

• Attractive Salary Package: $70K–$100K base salary, plus: 3-bedroom house on the farm (includes water and internet), work vehicle, home-grown meat
• Start Date: January 2026 (negotiable for the right candidate)
• Employment Basis: Full-time, with occasional weekend work during peak periods such as calving (approximately two months each year) and harvest. Outside these times, the role offers flexibility and a strong focus on work–life balance.
• Mentorship from owner Carolyn: You'll learn directly from someone who's been doing this for 35 years and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders in the beef industry.
• Growth Pathway: You'll start as a Livestock Overseer, learning the ropes under Carolyn's guidance, and grow into a Livestock Manager role as you demonstrate capability and initiative.
• Perfect for a Young Family: The local school is just 2 km from the house, connected by a safe fenced off driveway through the paddock. With around 60 students from Playgroup to Year 10, it offers small class sizes, caring teachers, and plenty of activities — from swimming carnivals and athletics to school camps. The Wirrulla community is warm, active, and family-friendly, with footy, netball, tennis, and regular social events. There's also potential for on farm part-time work for a partner (farm hand work, record keeping and marketing).
• Long-term Partnership: This can evolve into a long-term partnership with equity in the business after 12 months. This is more than a job; it's a rare chance to grow into a leadership and ownership role in a progressive family business.

Maildaburra is a family-owned Poll Hereford Stud and feedlot operation on the beautiful West Coast of South Australia. With 150 breeding cows and a 380-head feedlot, our focus is on breeding top-performing cattle and producing high-quality beef for various markets.

We're located just 20 km from the welcoming township of Wirrulla, with spectacular beaches around 30 minutes away, world-class fishing, and the Gawler Ranges nearby for camping and outdoor adventures. A small country school (playgroup to Year 10) is literally in our back paddock — making this an incredible lifestyle opportunity for a young family.

We're looking for a passionate and driven Livestock Overseer to take real ownership of the daily running of our stud and feedlot. This is a hands-on leadership role, working closely with the owner Carolyn and managing one farmhand.

For the right person, there is potential for equity in the business after 12 months of success in the role.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where your work truly matters and where you'll have the autonomy to influence both stud and feedlot operations.

• Full day-to-day responsibility for the Poll Hereford stud ( 150 breeders) and 380-head feedlot
• Manage and lead one full-time farmhand
• Hands-on cattle management, including calving, weaning, bull selection, and feedlot operations
• Integrate purchased stock into the feedlot and prepare cattle for sale
• Oversee animal health, welfare, nutrition, and performance standards
• Manage general farm work (spraying, maintenance, pastures)
• Maintain accurate livestock and operational records
• Proactively drive improvements to lift performance year on year
• Assist with cropping-related activities including grain carting, spraying, and monitoring pastures and fodder crops to support feedlot and stud operations

• A positive, solutions-focused attitude and genuine passion for working with cattle
• At least 2 years' experience in cattle management (stud or feedlot experience highly regarded)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently and manage others
• Good record-keeping and computer literacy (HerdMaster, Excel, etc.)
• Strong initiative with excellent communication skills
• A current Australian MC or HC driver's licence (or willingness to obtain one) is highly desirable. Applicants must also have full working rights in Australia. Please note: this role is not suitable for those on an 88-day visa.

We are located 72 km east of Ceduna and 60 km north-west of Streaky Bay, on South Australia's spectacular West Coast. The property fronts the Eyre Highway and is just a short drive from the friendly township of Wirrulla — a vibrant rural community with a thriving social and sporting scene, including football, netball, and tennis.

A small country school (Playgroup–Year 10) literally borders the property, making it an incredible lifestyle location for families. The region enjoys cool winters, hot summers, and a typically low seasonal rainfall.

Within half an hour, you'll find pristine beaches, world-class fishing, and endless opportunities for 4WD adventures and camping across both the coast and Gawler Ranges. The area is renowned for its stunning sunsets and relaxed pace of life, with larger service towns — Streaky Bay and Ceduna (with a regional airport) — each just 45 minutes away.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit:

• Your up-to-date resume
• A cover letter outlining why you're excited about this role and what makes you the right fit