AddressStart Date: Negotiable
Pay Rate: $80,000, negotiable depending on skills and experience
Benefits: 4 bedroom house 5km from town, 25 km from the work shed.
Our client operates a substantial mixed cattle and cropping operation close to the thriving country centre of Roma. The farm covers 20,000 acres, with 4,000 acres of cropping land dedicated to growing wheat, sorghum, and chickpeas, with the remaining land used for grazing 900 head of breeders and progeny.
Position Overview:
You will work closely with our client and a younger Farm Hand, focusing primarily on the broadacre aspect of the operation. The farm is equipped with well-maintained equipment featuring Greenstar and Trimble technology. Occasionally, you may be required to assist with cattle work, fence repairs, or water runs. We are seeking someone young or young at heart to work closely with our client on a multi-generational family farm and perform all farming duties.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Operate farm equipment with care and responsibility as if you personally paid for it.
- Perform all aspects of broadacre farming, including pre-planting preparation, planting, spraying, and harvesting.
- Conduct regular routine and preventative maintenance on all farm machinery and equipment.
- Carry out repairs and maintenance on farm infrastructure, including fences, water systems, and buildings.
- Work both autonomously and as part of a team, adapting to seasonal demands.
Equipment:
- 400 Hp 4WD tractors
- 12 metre Bose planters
- Miscellanous Farming equipment
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
- Strong foundation in broadacre cropping (essential)
- Cattle experience (highly regarded but not essential)
- Broad mechanical and fabrication skills (highly regarded)
- Truck license (highly regarded)
- Strong communication skills and team player
- Non-smoker (vaping is acceptable)
Benefits:
- Four bedroom house located 5km from Roma with all town amenities
- Pets are welcome with prior permission
Our client is an equal-opportunity employer and has asked us to forward all suitably qualified candidates to them for consideration.
Please note this position is not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders.
Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted applicants.
