Pastoral Lease Caretaker NiW- Leinster Region - Expression of Interest
Date: 11 May 2026
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: Western Australia
Job Location/Region: Kalgoorlie, Goldfields and Esperance
About the Role
Nickel West Leinster is located 375 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. The operation sources nickel ore from the Perseverance Underground Mine, before crushing and processing to produce a concentrate. The Leinster Village and Township offer a unique lifestyle with all the modern conveniences - an Olympic size swimming pool, health and fitness centre, tavern, race-course and even an 18 hole golf course.
BHP announced that the Nickel West operations and West Musgrave project (Western Australia Nickel) will be temporarily suspended from October 2024. BHP intends to review the decision to temporarily suspend Western Australia Nickel by February 2027. During that time BHP continue to invest approximately AU$450 million (US$300 million) per annum in the Western Australia Nickel facilities to enable a potential re-start pending a decision.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Pastoral Lease Caretaker to take immediate responsibility for the day-to-day management and upkeep of a pastoral lease in the Leinster region. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong practical skills, a proactive approach, and proven experience in pastoral operations.
As the Pastoral Lease Caretaker, you will be responsible for managing lease activities, maintaining infrastructure, and ensuring the effective operation of pastoral systems. You will play a key role in land stewardship, livestock management, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
* Seeking expressions of interest for initial 6-12 months fixed term position
* This is for an immediate start.
* Residential role – successful candidate must live on site
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
* Demonstrated experience working on and managing a pastoral lease or remote station
* Strong knowledge of livestock management, water systems, fencing, and general station maintenance
* A valid firearms licence with demonstrated safe handling practices
* Practical mechanical aptitude and ability to maintain equipment and vehicles
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment
* A strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and animal welfare
* Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with stakeholders and contractors
* Familiarity with the Leinster region (desirable)
Benefits and Working Conditions
The position offers attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. Benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements, and parent rooms. The successful candidate will live on-site for a residential role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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