About the role A substantial dryland cropping enterprise in North West NSW, operating to a high qualified standard with modern equipment on prime land, requires a current team member to focus on farm mechanical repairs and maintenance, as well as assisting with machinery operation and livestock handling.
Approximately 60–70% of the role will be mechanical work, with the remaining 30–40% dedicated to other farm responsibilities.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a competent, hands-on person who takes responsibility and can work independently as well as part of a team. The farming enterprise includes cropping, livestock, hay production and pasture.
Reporting to the Farm Manager, the role will involve:
Mechanical repairs and maintenance
Maintaining farm machinery and equipment
Infrastructure installation and maintenance
Machinery operation
Livestock handling and general farm duties
Experience and Education
Extensive experience with farm machinery
Solid mechanical ability essential, including experience with John Deere tractors, CLAAS headers, loaders, station vehicles, BOSS and Morris planters and prime movers
Driver’s licence essential; heavy vehicle licence beneficial
Experience with livestock handling preferred
Sound understanding of farming practices
ChemCert beneficial
Own tools preferred; however, a farm workshop with most equipment and tools is provided
Applicants must have full work rights in Australia. An attractive remuneration package, which may include high-quality on-farm accommodation, will be negotiated with the successful candidate and will reflect their experience and qualifications.
The property is located 39 km from Coonabarabran, 66 km from Coonamble and 17 km from Baradine.