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 up-to-date 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 up-to-date 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

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