The Role
We are searching for an energetic and skilled Senior Farm Hand who will play a vital, hands-on role in overseeing day-to-day broadacre cropping operations while taking full ownership of spraying applications and working directly alongside agronomy advisors to execute farm management plans.

Our clients are a well-established, highly regarded family owned and operated agricultural enterprise managing 4,000 hectares near Kaniva in Western Victoria. Their diverse business model seamlessly integrates an extensive winter cropping program of cereals, canola, and pulses alongside top-tier Poll Merino and White Suffolk studs and a commercial merino flock, creating a dynamic work environment rooted in sustainable minimum-till farming practices.

The position requires setting up, operating, and maintaining an impressive, late-model machinery fleet—including a 9090 Current Holland combine, 6400L Goldacres boom, 12m Horsch air seeder, and Kenworth T401 semi—while utilising Trimble RTK GPS technology across minimum-till field operations.

Furthermore, for candidates with strong leadership aspirations, this role serves as a natural stepping stone toward an operational management position within a supportive environment that encourages continuous self-development. The business takes great pride in fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking atmosphere where team members are actively involved in operational decision-making and continuous farm improvement.

The Offer
An attractive compensation package is offered,



featuring a highly competitive hourly wage (commensurate with skills and experience) alongside comfortable 3-bedroom accommodation conveniently located on farm.

Additionally, the employer is fully committed to investing in their employees' long-term professional growth, offering structured career progression opportunities as well as direct practical assistance to obtain further education or development.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a proactive, team-oriented farming professional with a strong agricultural background, a keen interest in modern cropping systems, and the drive to take on managerial responsibilities.

- Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining modern broadacre cropping machinery and GPS systems
- Proven experience or willingness to master boom spray operations working with agronomists
- Mechanical skill set with basic maintenance abilities and strong attention to detail
- Ag degree/trade qualification or relevant farm hand experience with leadership ambition
- Current HR/HC truck license (or 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 215 976 or email [email protected]

📌 Senior Cropping Farm Hand - Mixed Family Operation | Kaniva, Vic
🏢 Drover Ag Recruitment
📍 Kaniva