Overseer
Supervise a farm or other production environment.
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- What's it like to be an Overseer?
- How to become an Overseer
- Latest Overseer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Overseers
What's it like to be an Overseer?
Overseers often work in the agricultural industry managing farms and livestock stations, but may also work in construction, manufacturing, conservation, and logistics and distribution. They provide directions, guidance and feedback and ensure work is carried out safely and efficiently.
Tasks and duties
- Assisting in the day-to-day management of a farm.
- Ensuring safe operation of workplaces, equipment and processes.
- Supervising daily operations and providing instructions, guidance and feedback.
- Planning work schedules and rosters.
- Allocating resources required for daily tasks and processes.
- Hiring, training and supervising staff.
- Reporting to managers and owners.
- Ensuring deadlines are met.
How to become an Overseer
You can work as an Overseer without a formal qualification, but relevant experience is essential. A vocational education and training (VET) qualification may be preferred by some employers. Industry-specific licences and registrations may be required to perform some job activities.
- Get experience in an entry-level role in agriculture or another production-based industry.
- Develop your computer literacy and experience using administrative software such as MS Office.
- Consider completing a relevant qualification. If you’re interested in working on a farm or with livestock, a Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40116) or Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50116) can provide you with relevant skills and knowledge. These courses typically take one year to complete. Similar qualifications are available for other industries.
- Consider completing a university degree, such as a Bachelor of Agriculture. This usually takes three years of full-time study and provides broader career options in agriculture and its supporting industries.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Overseer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Correctional Practice
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