A large mixed farming operation near Garah, Recent South Wales, is seeking an Senior Farm Hand to join the team long-term.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone with strong broadacre cropping experience who is confident operating large agricultural machinery, can work independently and is willing to assist across all areas of the operation.
The property includes approximately 12,000 hectares of dryland cropping, producing wheat, barley, cotton, chickpeas and sorghum. The livestock operation focuses on breeding sheep and trading cattle.
The Role Responsibilities will include:
Operating cropping machinery for spraying, planting and other seasonal operations
Assisting with all aspects of crop production
Operating and maintaining a CASE **** self-propelled sprayer
Operating a Hayes WEED-IT, John Deere ****R and Fendt **** tracked tractor
Operating NDF and BOSS planters
Carrying out machinery maintenance and basic repairs
Assisting with the care and management of breeding sheep and trading cattle
Mustering livestock using motorbikes, with helicopters also used when required
Working independently and taking responsibility for allocated jobs
Assisting across the wider farming operation as required




About You To be considered, you will need:
Strong previous broadacre farming experience
Confidence operating large agricultural machinery
Experience with spraying and planting operations
A full driver's licence and reliable vehicle
The ability to work an average of approximately 45 hours per week
Positive mechanical awareness and the ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance
A reliable and practical approach to work
Relevant work-related references
A truck licence would be beneficial but is not essential. The employer is open to supporting the right person to progress their licence.
What's on Offer
Long-term Senior Farm Hand position
Competitive wage based on skills and experience
Family or single accommodation
Air conditioning and heating
Capped electricity costs
A varied role across cropping and livestock
Opportunity to work with an extensive range of quality machinery
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior farm hand seeking greater responsibility, variety and a long-term position within a substantial mixed farming operation.
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📌 Senior Farm Hand (New South Wales)
🏢 The AgWay Recruitment
📍 New South Wales