Jackaroo
Alternative Titles:
Jillaroo
Jackaroos (male workers) and jillaroos (female workers) are
station employees who undertake a range of activities on
cattle and sheep stations.
Jackaroos and jillaroos may perform the following tasks:
- care for livestock and treat minor injuries and illness
- maintain station equipment and inspect, repair or
replace fences, gates and yards
- assist with light household duties
- use and maintain vehicles and heavy machinery
- undertake farming work such as cultivation and haymaking
- undertake clerical and administrative tasks
- participate in local meetings and take part in community
affairs.
Jackaroos and jillaroos spend most of their time working
outdoors.
In some states, they receive free board and lodging,
depending upon the number of people employed. They may live in
shared accommodation on the property or occasionally in the
house of the owner or manager.
Required Skills - Jackaroo
- able to deal confidently with people
- good communication skills
- well organised
- able to make accurate observations
- mechanical aptitude
- able to endure isolation and limited social contact
- able to undertake manual and often heavy work
- enjoy animals and their welfare
- able to handle animals with confidence and patience
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