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
Wide-ranging 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
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