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 solid 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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