A large mixed farming operation near Garah, New 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 operationsAssisting with all aspects of crop productionOperating and maintaining a CASE **** self-propelled sprayerOperating a Hayes WEED-IT, John Deere ****R and Fendt **** tracked tractorOperating NDF and BOSS plantersCarrying out machinery maintenance and basic repairsAssisting with the care and management of breeding sheep and trading cattleMustering livestock using motorbikes,



with helicopters also used when requiredWorking independently and taking responsibility for allocated jobsAssisting across the wider farming operation as requiredAbout You To be considered, you will need:Robust previous broadacre farming experienceConfidence operating large agricultural machineryExperience with spraying and planting operationsA full driver's licence and reliable vehicleThe ability to work an average of approximately 45 hours per weekGood mechanical awareness and the ability to carry out basic repairs and maintenanceA reliable and practical approach to workRelevant work-related referencesA 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 OfferLong-term Senior Farm Hand positionCompetitive wage based on skills and experienceFamily or single accommodationAir conditioning and heatingCapped electricity costsA varied role across cropping and livestockOpportunity to work with an extensive range of quality machineryThis 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