Job Description
Experienced Farm Hand - Pastures & Fodder Cropping Specialist, Central Victoria
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The Story
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Our client is a progressive, family-owned farming business managing a 4,800-hectare aggregation near Avenel in Central Victoria. The property is currently undergoing a strategic transition focused on lifting carrying capacity, optimising livestock performance, and driving an aggressive, high-performing perennial pasture renewal program. To support this growth, they are seeking a skilled, practical Experienced Farm Hand to lead their pasture and cropping operations. This role is tailored for a machinery-literate person who takes pride in growing high-yielding fodder crops, improving soil fertility, and maintaining clean, productive pastures while contributing to general livestock duties across the property.
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The Operation
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The property features diverse terrain ranging from undulating country to high-performing river flats, running approximately 7,000 dual-purpose Merino ewes and a commercial Angus beef herd of 320 breeders. Pasture innovation is central to the farm's strategy, utilising structured rotation programs to clean up weeds and establish permanent perennial pastures.
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The cropping program typically begins with a Brassica fodder crop in year one, followed by one to two years of winter cereal crops for silage/hay, before sowing down to high-grade perennial pastures. Cleaner paddocks follow a ryegrass-and-clover phase prior to perennial establishment, with select high-quality soil paddocks cut for silage annually.
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The farm utilises modern plant, including a 140hp Massey Ferguson (Trimble GPS) and a 155hp John Deere (GreenStar GPS), paired with a trailing Stoll spray unit with section control, speed discs, scarifiers,



seeders, and urea spreaders. Hay and silage harvesting operations are fully supported by external contractors.
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The Role
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Cropping & Pastures: Executing ground preparation, sowing, weed control, fertiliser spreading, and pasture renovation programs across the property.
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Machinery Operation & Care: Operating GPS-equipped machinery, managing precision spraying, and maintaining plant and equipment in first-class working order.
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General Farm & Livestock Duties: Assisting with sheep and cattle husbandry (including mustering, drafting, and shearing prep), water checks, and routine farm maintenance.
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The Ideal Candidate
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Demonstrated experience in fodder cropping, pasture renovation, weed identification, and spray application.
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Proficiency in operating modern tractors with GPS guidance systems and broadacre gear.
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Solid livestock experience (particularly with sheep), with a willingness to roll up your sleeves for general stock work.
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Practical maintenance skills for farm machinery, plant, and general infrastructure.
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A reliable team player with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and good working dogs (an advantage).
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The Offer
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A highly competitive remuneration package will be negotiated based on experience, within a skilled and supportive farming environment.
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Benefits:
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comfortable on-farm family accommodation
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a work vehicle
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a dog food allowance
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Situated just 9km from Avenel and 25km from Seymour, the property offers fantastic access to local schools, regional services, and Melbourne (just 1.5 hours away).
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Experienced Farm Hand - Pastures & Fodder Cropping Specialist, Central Victoria Avenel, VIC, AU

📌 Experienced Farm Hand - Pastures & Fodder Cropping Specialist, Central Victoria
🏢 Drover Ag. Agricultural Recruitment
📍 Victoria