AddressStart Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: $115,000
Benefits: Generous salary + on-farm benefits
Are you seeking a Senior Farm Hand role within a reputable business, supported by a collaborative team and conveniently located close to town? Our client's property, situated just 4 km from ST George QLD presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Farm Hand to join their dynamic team. This progressive enterprise boasts modern farming machinery and on going property developments across its expansive 18,000-hectare property. With 4,000 hectares dedicated to irrigation, 8,000 hectares for broadacre farming, and 5,000 breeding ewes, this property offers a diverse and rewarding environment. As the Senior Farm Hand, you will work closely with the Farm manager to implement the daily plans, particularly focusing on crop production. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of the property’s irrigation and broad acre activities, contributing to its success and growth.
The role entails:
- Competently operating farm machinery and equipment, including minor repairs and maintenance
- Experience with GPS Technology
- Assist and oversee planting and harvesting activities
- Competent with laser buckets and scrapers
- Experience with Irrigation; syphons and bankless
Ideally, the successful candidate will have a minimum 2 years in a similar role and possess the following attributes:
- Is honest, reliable, and organised
- Good communication skills
- Work independently and within a team environment
- Chemical certificate
- Mechanical aptitude
- MC licence and experience in carting grain
- Welding Fabrication is highly desirable
If you’re passionate about agriculture and thrive in a supportive team environment we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity
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.
