AddressAbout Us
Spanning 609 square kilometres and occupying 60,000 hectares, Moolooloo and Moorillah Stations in South Australia’s picturesque northern Flinders Ranges uniquely blends lamb and merino wool production with a burgeoning eco-tourism offering, each experiencing exciting periods of growth.
The family-owned property located 15 kilometres north-west of Blinman and 47 kilometres south of Leigh Creek runs 5,000 – 7,000 head of merino sheep with a strong focus on animal welfare, high-quality operating procedures, community involvement and sharing the beauty of the outback with tourists from across the world.
The Opportunity
We have a unique dual-role offering for an experienced livestock handler to manage Moolooloo and Moorillah Station’s livestock enterprise on a full-time basis, with an employment opportunity for a second individual to manage and grow the eco-tourism business on a part-time basis, living on the property.
With the station owners based a distance away from the station, our Station Manager will expertly manage the day-to-day operational requirements of the properties, including:
- Monitoring livestock health, feed, fences, water infrastructure and equipment and livestock movements within the properties, including vegetation management.
- Maintain accurate records of livestock movements, treatments and work.
- Attend to basic mechanical and building repairs and maintenance where required including general station and water infrastructure, machinery and fencing. Experience operating a grader would be highly regarded but not essential.
- Arrange and manage contractors and other external labour to suit the needs of the property
- Using a motorbike for mustering and other livestock and station tasks (advanced motorbike experience is required).
- Management of rangeland goats on the property including monitoring, mustering, trapping and handling.
- Comply with and implement health and safety policies and practices for all contractors and visitors to the property.
Our Tourism Operator will provide a warm and friendly welcome to our visitors right from the first point of contact. They’ll also:
- Manage bookings, handle enquiries and communication with guests
- Provide directions and maps to guests, ensuring we maximise their guest experience and their ability to create outback memories on our property
- Attend to occasional cleaning requirements to ensure the property is presented appropriately to guests.
- Be interested and willing to share ideas and implement new strategies to grow the eco-tourism experience on the station and attract new visitors.
Who are you?
Our successful candidates will have significant shared livestock experience and a good understanding of the needs of a working sheep station. You’ll be self-motivated and enjoy the opportunity to run the daily operations of the businesses without continued supervision, using your initiative to notice and share ideas for innovation and improvements. You’ll also have a strong desire to integrate into the local community, sharing our commitment to the area and maintaining our reputation as positive members of the local community.
The Offer
Our successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary together with furnished on-site accommodation with all utilities provided, and access to station vehicles for use on and off the property to encourage active community participation. Training and development opportunities exist for enthusiastic applicants with Overseer experience who are seeking career growth.
To Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience and why you’d be the perfect candidate for the role. Applications can be sent to ***********@leannaj.com.au by Friday 5th July 2024.
