Job Description

A large mixed farming operation near Garah, New South Wales, is seeking an Senior Farm Hand to join the team long-term.

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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.

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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.

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The Role Responsibilities will include:

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- Operating cropping machinery for spraying, planting and other seasonal operations
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- Assisting with all aspects of crop production
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- Operating and maintaining a CASE 4430 self-propelled sprayer
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- Operating a Hayes WEED-IT, John Deere 8320R and Fendt 1162 tracked tractor
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- Operating NDF and BOSS planters
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- Carrying out machinery maintenance and basic repairs
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- Assisting with the care and management of breeding sheep and trading cattle
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- Mustering livestock using motorbikes, with helicopters also used when required
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- Working independently and taking responsibility for allocated jobs
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- Assisting across the wider farming operation as required
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About You To be considered, you will need:

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- Solid previous broadacre farming experience
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- Confidence operating large agricultural machinery
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- Experience with spraying and planting operations
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- A full driver's licence and reliable vehicle
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- The ability to work an average of approximately 45 hours per week
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- Positive mechanical awareness and the ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenance
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- A reliable and practical approach to work
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- Relevant work-related references
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A truck licence would be beneficial but is not essential. The employer is open to supporting the right person to progress their licence.

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What's on Offer

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- Long-term Senior Farm Hand position
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- Competitive wage based on skills and experience
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- Family or single accommodation
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- Air conditioning and heating
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- Capped electricity costs
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- A varied role across cropping and livestock
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- Chance to work with an extensive range of quality machinery
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This is an excellent chance for an experienced senior farm hand seeking greater responsibility, variety and a long-term position within a substantial mixed farming operation.

📌 Senior Farm Hand (Garah)
🏢 The AgWay Recruitment
📍 Garah