08 Oct
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Drover Ag Recruitment
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Deniliquin
08 Oct
Drover Ag Recruitment
Deniliquin
The Role
This is a pivotal role for an experienced Senior Farm Hand looking to take the next step in their career at a forward-thinking, family-operated mixed-farming business. Based on a 2,120-hectare property just 15 minutes from Deniliquin, you will play a central role in the efficient operation of a diverse cropping enterprise encompassing rice, wheat, canola, vetch, barley, oats, and lentils. Your days will be defined by the operation of modern, sophisticated machinery—including a John Deere fleet, Seedhawk airseeders, Goldacres self-propelled sprayers, Vicon 3-point linkage spreader, and a single grain truck—where precision agriculture, automated rice paddock systems, controlled traffic farming on dryland, digital farm management, and local contracting are at the forefront of operations.
While the primary focus of your responsibilities will be the summer and winter cropping programs, both dryland and irrigated, you will also provide support to their growing Dorper sheep operation, ensuring the highest standards of animal health and husbandry are maintained across both the containment feeding and grazing activities.
The Employer
Your prospective employers are a progressive, family-owned agricultural enterprise that prides themselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace environment. Committed to continual improvement and having embraced modern farming practices and precision agriculture to drive sustainable growth across their mixed irrigation and dryland cropping systems, the team is close-knit, comprising the owners and a dedicated crew, all of whom share a commitment to honest, open communication and forward-thinking innovation. Passionate about the future of their business, including ongoing plans for expansion and the adoption of cutting-edge technology to ensure operations remain both productive and efficient for years to come.
The Offer
You will be rewarded for hard work and dedication and will be offered an attractive salary package, reflective of the responsibilities of this position.
To ensure your comfort and that of your family, you will be provided a well-maintained, comfortable three-bedroom house featuring a well-maintained lawn and garden, set within a welcoming rural community with all-bitumen access just 15 minutes from the vibrant town of Deniliquin. This location offers excellent access to local schools—with a convenient school bus stop nearby—and provides a fantastic lifestyle for those who enjoy the outdoors, including proximity to the Edward River for fishing and water sports. Additionally, a work ute will be provided to support your professional duties, and the employers are genuinely committed to investing in your ongoing professional development.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a level-headed, forward-thinking agricultural skilled who values high-quality machinery, precision management, and the strength of a collaborative team environment. You will be joining a dedicated crew of two full-time staff alongside the owners, supported by two seasonal workers during sowing and harvest.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating broadacre machinery and spray rigs.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and an eye for detail.
- Honesty, integrity, and a willingness to embrace new technologies.
- Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative group.
- A Heavy Combination (HC) license is advantageous, or the willingness to obtain one with employer support.
Register your interest
If you feel that you're the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability - that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you're the right fit.
For further information, please call Bec on 0455 215 *** or email ***@droverag.com.au
Additional information
- Progressive, 2120ha mixed farming enterprise near Deniliquin, NSW.
- Operate modern John Deere, Goldacres & precision ag technology.
- Excellent remuneration with a 3-bedroom house and work vehicle provided.
📌 Experienced Farm Hand - Dry and Irrigated Cropping & Dorpers | Deniliquin, NSW
🏢 Drover Ag Recruitment
📍 Deniliquin