Senior Farm Hand

• Exciting opportunity for a Senior Farm Hand to provide support and work on a Dairy farm

• This role is located in Camden

• Casual opportunity for 1 year initially

• HEO 3 Step 1 $46.39 per hour

About the opportunity

Corstorphine teaching and research farm are seeking an enthusiastic casual staff member to join our team at Camden. Initially part time hours with view of full time hours for the right candidate.

This role performs tasks as directed by the Dairy Manager and Leading Hand at the Corstorphine Dairy. The tasks relate to the day-to-day operation of the farm for commercial, research and teaching activities of the University of Sydney.

The job holder will need to be available for weekend, early morning and public holiday work.

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence.

Your key responsibilities

• Tractor, implement, and machinery operation for silage and fodder production and improvement.

• Maintenance of farm equipment including basic repairs to farm machinery

• Hands on knowledge of rural fencing

• Committed to maintaining a clean and safe workspace for staff, students, visitors and animals

• Driving / Transport of animals / produce / feed

• hazard identification and reporting

• Other duties consistent with the classification as required by the supervisor

About you

• Ability and experience in maintaining farm equipment including basic mechanical repairs.

• Livestock experience. Preferably dairy related i.e.. milking cows (preferred)

• full driver license with experience in tractor operation, including front-end loader, mixer wagon etc

• Ability to prioritise tasks; be reliable and maintain work / life balance

• Availability for early starts (4am), weekend work and willingness for potential split shifts

• Basic computer skills

• Demonstrated understanding of WHS for farming

• Good verbal skills

• Knowledge and ability to safely apply agricultural chemicals with chemical accreditation (Chem Cert.)

• Knowledgeable about livestock disease and injury treatment and calving

• Experience with electric fencing

• Experience with heat detection and artificial insemination (desirable)

• Team Player

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Mari Lewis, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to ***************@sydney.edu.au

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