Senior Farmhand – Cropping & Livestock
Inverleigh / Geelong Region, Victoria
Broadacre Cropping & Merino Sheep
Full time | On-farm accommodation available
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Farmhand to join a well-established mixed farming enterprise located near Inverleigh, approximately 40 minutes from Geelong.
Operating across approximately 4,500 hectares, the business combines broadacre production of wheat, beans and canola with a self-replacing Merino flock.
This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced farmhand who is confident with modern cropping machinery and can also contribute across livestock operations. Working alongside the Farm Manager and existing team, you will take responsibility across day-to-day cropping, machinery and sheep activities throughout the season.
Key Responsibilities Cropping & Machinery
- Broadacre cropping operations including cultivation, spraying, spreading, seeding, fodder production, harvest and grain handling
- Operating modern tractors, cropping equipment and farm machinery using RTK GPS technology
- Machinery setup, calibration and adjustments to suit operating conditions
- Routine servicing, maintenance and basic mechanical repairs
- Assisting with implementation of cropping programs and seasonal priorities
Sheep & Livestock
- General sheep husbandry across a self-replacing Merino enterprise
- Mustering, paddock work and livestock handling
- Yard work, feeding and seasonal livestock activities
- Assisting with animal health and production programs
General Farm Operations
- Fencing and maintenance of roads, water systems and farm infrastructure
- Operation of front-end loaders, telehandlers, utes, ATVs and UTVs
- Workshop and machinery maintenance
- Truck driving where appropriately licensed
- Accurate record keeping and reporting
- Maintaining high standards of workplace safety and OH&S;
About You We are looking for an experienced and practical farm operator who can work confidently across a mixed farming operation.
Ideally you will have:
- Strong broadacre cropping and machinery experience
- Experience operating modern tractors and implements
- GPS/autosteer experience, ideally including RTK systems
- Spraying and chemical application experience
- Practical mechanical and machinery maintenance skills
- Sheep or livestock handling experience
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for day-to-day tasks
- Good communication and record-keeping skills
- Current driver's licence
- Chemical accreditation and truck licence advantageous
Candidates with particularly strong cropping experience and a willingness to work across the sheep enterprise are encouraged to apply, as are experienced livestock operators with solid machinery and cropping capability.
What's on Offer
- Long-term position with an established mixed farming business
- Modern machinery and agricultural technology
- Varied role across cropping, machinery and livestock
- Opportunity to take on greater responsibility within the operation
- Comfortable 3-bedroom house available on farm
- Excellent location within easy reach of Geelong and regional Victoria
- Competitive remuneration package based on experience
Apply Now If you are an experienced farmhand looking for a long-term position with a diverse cropping and livestock enterprise, please apply via the Apply Now link with your current resume and work-related references.
Alternatively, email your application or enquiries to
[email protected].
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