AddressIrrigation and Broadacre farming
Wakool, NSW
Permanent position available
We are a family-owned business operating a number of farms in the western Riverina of NSW. We are looking for a Senior Farm-hand to join our team in Wakool, where irrigation and broadacre cropping are the primary operations.
Our properties have close proximity to Primary and Secondary schools at Wakool and Barham, with a 3 Bedroom home available on farm. Our properties also have river frontage with good access for fishing and camping for those that love spending time outdoors.
Your Role
You will play a key role in the running of our farming operation, assisting to ensure optimal crop yield and quality. You will be exposed to a range of duties, from irrigation to machinery operation, chemical applicating, and general maintenance of farming infrastructure and equipment.
Your Skills and Experience
To be successful in this position, you will need:
- Demonstrated working knowledge of irrigated cropping and broadacre farming
- Experience in tractor operation and set up of cropping plant & equipment
- Experience using earthworks machinery, not essential but an advantage
- Effective communication with farm staff and the management team
- Attention to detail
- Good mechanical knowledge, an advantage
- A hands-on approach and ability to perform maintenance of farm machinery & equipment when needed
- Chemical Accreditation or the ability to attain, an advantage.
- A current driver licence with no restrictions, HR/HC/MC truck licence an advantage
- To be punctual and reliable
The Job Offer
A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated based on skills and experience with accommodation included. This role is a great opportunity with scope for career progression into a supervisory or leadership position. Typically Monday-Friday with weekend and after hours work during peak periods.
