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A jackaroo is an employee on an Australian [[station (agricultural)|station]], specifically a person who works outdoors most of the time. A female is called a jillaroo. It corresponds to the North American “[[cowboy]]”, although the American “cowboy” is used for workers of all ages, while in Australia the word “[[stockman]]” is also used, particularly for those with a great deal of experience; (in North America “stockman” often refers to owners of livestock). | A '''jackaroo''' is an employee on an Australian [[station (agricultural)|station]], specifically a person who works outdoors most of the time. A female is called a [[jillaroo]]. It corresponds to the North American “[[cowboy]]”, although the American “cowboy” is used for workers of all ages, while in Australia the word “[[stockman]]” is also used, particularly for those with a great deal of experience; (in North America “stockman” often refers to owners of livestock). | ||
According to a government website: “Jackaroos and jillaroos may perform the following tasks: | According to a government website: “Jackaroos and jillaroos may perform the following tasks: | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:00, 3 September 2024
A jackaroo is an employee on an Australian station, specifically a person who works outdoors most of the time. A female is called a jillaroo. It corresponds to the North American “cowboy”, although the American “cowboy” is used for workers of all ages, while in Australia the word “stockman” is also used, particularly for those with a great deal of experience; (in North America “stockman” often refers to owners of livestock).
According to a government website: “Jackaroos and jillaroos may perform the following tasks:
- care for livestock and treat minor injuries and illness
- muster on horseback and/or motorbike
- 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.” [1]
Notes
- ↑ sourced 1 December 2007 at: http://jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/text/jobDetails.cfm?jobid=1116