The Employer: Cossar Farms is an established, progressive, family-owned agricultural business operating in Central Victoria. Spread across three key locations in Natte Yallock, Baringhup/Moolort, and Elmore, the enterprise successfully balances extensive broadacre cropping, a livestock program of 800 Merino wethers, and seasonal fat lambs finished in a semi-feedlot system. Working with Cossar Farms means combining the best of both worlds: the career scope and stability, paired with the supportive, approachable culture of a close-knit business. Supported by a tight team of 7 staff members and complete onsite workshop facilities, you will be valued as an integral contributor to their ongoing agricultural legacy.
The Role The Senior Farm Hand will take on a key operational role within a highly collaborative team environment. This position offers fantastic day-to-day variety across extensive cropping, hay, irrigation, livestock and broadacre operations, allowing you to build on your expertise while enjoying genuine operational autonomy.
Your contributions will directly impact seasonal success, from paddock preparations and harvest execution to workshop servicing and equipment maintenance. It is a rewarding position designed for someone who thrives on responsibility, teamwork, and the satisfaction of working on a prominent, well-run agricultural property. As part of the role, you will be required to operate a Goldacres boomspray or be motivated and eager to be fully upskilled in its operation.
The Offer Cossar Farms offers an attractive hourly rate commensurate with your experience and capabilities, along with an accommodation package. You will benefit from working in a positive, family-oriented culture that respects individual contribution and supports long-term job satisfaction on a broad scale.
All operational hubs feature fantastic lifestyle advantages and easy access to vibrant regional Victorian communities:





- Natte Yallock Hub: Located 40 km from Maryborough and 90 km from Ballarat and Bendigo, providing an exceptional rural lifestyle with easy access to major retail, schooling, healthcare, and historic regional attractions.
- Elmore Hub: Located 20 km from Elmore, 53 km from Echuca on the Murray River (renowned for water sports, dining, and recreation), and 57 km from Bendigo, offering peaceful country living combined with city convenience.
- Baringhup/Moolort: Located 60 kilometres southwest of Bendigo, Baringhup and Moolort span a distinct Central Victorian landscape defined by the Loddon River.

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a proactive, mechanical-minded agricultural professional who brings robust cooperation, confidence, and a genuine passion for farming to a family team.

- Experience: 3 to 5 years of broadacre cropping and farm operations experience.
- Operational Versatility: Skilled in broadacre operations including sowing, harvesting, hay production, and spraying (Spray Rig experience preferred).
- Mechanical Knowledge: Sound mechanical aptitudes to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and servicing using the extensive on-site workshop.
- Equipment Pride: Takes great personal pride in the ongoing care, maintenance, and setup of all farm assets and machinery.
- Licensing: A current heavy-vehicle truck license and a chemical certificate are advantageous.
- Personality & Fit: Collaborative team player, highly dependable, open communicator, and enthusiastic about the daily variety of large-scale farming.

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.
For further information please call Annie on 0499 370 136 or email [email protected]

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