Jackaroo

For other uses, see Jackaroo (disambiguation).

A cattle station in northern New South Wales, where a jackaroo could be working

A jackaroo is a young man (feminine equivalent jillaroo) working on a sheep or cattle station to gain practical experience in the skills needed to become an owner, overseer, manager, etc.[1][2][3] The word originated in Queensland, Australia, in the 19th century and is still in use in Australia and New Zealand in the 21st century. Its origins are unclear, although it is firmly rooted in Australian English, Australian culture and in the traditions of the Australian stockmen.

  1. ^ The Australian Macquarie Dictionary
  2. ^ "Jackaroo Jillaroo Australia | Jackaroo & Jillaroo School Australia Program". Go To Australia. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  3. ^ "jackaroo". dictionary.cambridge.org. Retrieved 3 June 2021.