Address- Impressive machinery fleet, workshop, and facilities
- Training and progression opportunities
- Great location - with close proximity to amenities
A vibrant and dynamic team is seeking a cropping Machinery Operator Farm Hand to assist in all facets of the cropping cycle. A genuinely supportive employer, they are willing to train, they also encourage applicants with several years of experience and who are looking for a quality employer with modern gear to apply.
Annually completing a large-scale cropping program across several farms, they specialise in no-till, controlled traffic farming for the cultivation of broadacre wheat, barley, canola, and pulses, including beans, chickpeas, and lentils. Your prospective employers take pride in the modern fleet of predominately Case IH machinery and equipment and Kenworth trucks, all of which are maintained and repaired onsite in the specially built workshop and washdown bays. Therefore, mechanical aptitude and fabrication skills are advantageous.
The Employer:
Our clients are a family-owned and operated company operating a large, broadacre cropping enterprise near Horsham in Victoria. They have continued to expand and develop their business over the years, focusing on producing high-quality commodities and maximising their yields while implementing modern techniques and the latest technologies to progress their enterprise. They pride themselves on upholding a positive team culture supported by an experienced and responsive management team. You’ll thrive in a collaborative working environment where all employees are included and valued. Upskilling is encouraged with opportunities including licenses, certificates and on-the-job training offered on a regular basis.
The Offer
This opportunity offers everything! You’ll be rewarded with a very generous salary package, including modern, spacious, on-farm accommodation suitable for singles, couples, and families. The property is located close to Murtoa and Horsham, two vibrant agricultural communities with an abundance of services, including P-12 schooling, medical facilities, shopping prospects, and employment opportunities for partners.
The Ideal Candidate
The candidates that we are seeking will be passionate about broadacre cropping with mechanical aptitude and a willingness to work as part of a cohesive team, along with:
- Chemical certificate
- Understanding of the cropping cycle
- Fabrication skills
- Truck licence (advantageous but not essential)
- Machinery operation experience
- Autosteer-GPS knowledge
If you feel that you’re the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you’re the right fit.
For further information please call Bec on 0455 215 *** or email ***@droverag.com.au
