Broadacre Cropping & Hay Farm Hand
Drover Ag - DO NOT POST
BERRIWILLOCK, VIC 3531
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Overview
Work Type: Full Time
Skills: Farm Hand, Machinery Operation, Facets
Posted: Dec 13, 2024
- Modern fleet of CASE machinery
- Welcoming family enterprise
- Large amount of machinery operation
Join our family farming team to work with modern equipment and plenty of opportunities for growth. Experience in broadacre cropping and machinery operation preferred.
Job Description
- Modern fleet of CASE machinery
- Welcoming family enterprise
- Large amount of machinery operation
The Role
A family operation based on 14,000 acres at Berriwillock grows a variety of broadacre crops including Wheat, Barley, Lentils and Peas with 600 acres producing hay for the export market. The close-knit family-based team of six plus additional harvest staff is excited to welcome a new member to the team to assist in all facets of the operation, preferably with previous experience in a similar role.
Candidates will need to be comfortable spending much of their time operating machinery to carry out all elements of the cropping cycle. The impressive modern, predominantly CASE, fleet including two 9250 Headers, Steiger 400s and 600s, and a 4450 Patriot Sprayer with a 135-foot boom is joining the fleet soon amongst others, and all are maintained by staff, making mechanical aptitude and general fabrication skills advantageous. As with any contemporary business, it is imperative to be meticulous at record keeping especially regarding fertilisers and other chemicals utilised.
Overall, a passion for agriculture, particularly cropping with a willingness to learn is desired as you will be working directly with the owners who are supportive in providing training opportunities – both formal and informal, to ensure all employees have the skills and knowledge required to succeed in their business.
The Offer
An attractive remuneration will be negotiated with the successful applicant along with a work vehicle. Accommodation requirements and possible options will be discussed with candidates.
Located just outside of Berriwillock, the township itself is small and welcoming, however, nearby Sealake will provide you with employment opportunities for partners, amenities and services including medical. A larger array of amenities and services can be accessed in Swan Hill (75 kilometres).
The local area is recognised for its agricultural production as well as its close proximity to Green Lake, Lake Tyrrell and Swan Hill provides plenty of options for families including schools and partner employment opportunities.
The Ideal Candidate
This role is suited to an enthusiastic and mechanically minded person who has had previous experience in broadacre cropping along with the following attributes:
- Machinery operation experience – especially GPS Autosteer
- Mechanical aptitude and fabrication skills
- Chemical certificate or willingness to obtain.
- Truck licence – MC preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to record details.
Register your interest
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.
Katie Vohland
Katie grew up on a small cattle and hay property in Far North Queensland and developed a strong passion for the cattle industry at a young age. After a season on a cattle station in Cape York, Katie followed her love for horse sports and moved to New South Wales four years ago to be more central to the circuits where she competes in Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping. Since living in NSW Katie has operated a small contract mustering business from Merriwa to Warren.
Reference number: 1266928
Profession:
Company: Droverag
Date posted: 4th Dec, 2024