Experienced Farm Hand, TOTTENHAM NSW

AusAG Rural; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm accommodation

Work vehicle

Tools supplied

Job summary

AusAG Rural in New South Wales is looking for an experienced spraying operator to join a progressive cattle and cropping operation. You will manage broadacre spraying with a self-propelled sprayer, assist with the cropping program and general farm tasks across cropping and cattle enterprises.

The role offers above‑award remuneration, a work vehicle, tools supplied and on-farm accommodation. Training and industry events are supported, with an immediate start negotiable for the right candidate and

Qualifications

• Experience operating a self-propelled broadacre sprayer is essential.
• AQF Level 3 certification.
• Broadacre cropping and machinery operations experience.
• Desirable: GPS technology, Case IH software, Agworld and agricultural apps.

Responsibilities

• Operate a self-propelled sprayer (Goldacres G6) across the cropping program, including chemical mixing, application, sprayer cleaning and routine maintenance.
• Assist with cultivation, sowing, spreading and harvest, operating tractors and related machinery to support seasonal cropping requirements.
• Maintain vehicles, tractors and farm machinery, perform basic repairs and welding as needed, and use GPS technology and agricultural apps to support operations and record-keeping.
• Undertake fencing, infrastructure repairs and general property maintenance, communicate with management and staff, and participate in field days and training.

Skills

Sprayer operation

Broadacre farming

Machinery maintenance

GPS technology

Education

AQF Level 3 certification

Tools

GPS systems

Case IH software

Agworld

Job description

Put your spraying skills to work on a progressive cattle and cropping operation where good machinery, a solid team and room to develop come together.

• Make broadacre spraying your speciality, with a self-propelled sprayer and the opportunity to work across an established cropping and cattle operation.
• Get hands-on with spraying, cultivation, sowing, spreading, harvest and machinery maintenance, with variety beyond the cab.
• Above-award remuneration negotiable on experience, a work vehicle, tools supplied and on-farm accommodation available.

This progressive, family-owned and operated stud and commercial cattle and dryland winter cropping business is located approximately 25 km from Tottenham, with sealed-road access. Run by two working family members and three full-time staff, the operation combines a well-established agricultural business with a family-oriented approach to its people. The focus is on maintaining an enjoyable workplace, supporting skill development and building long-term working relationships. You'll be part of an established team where practical experience is valued; initiative is encouraged and there are opportunities to stay up to date with agricultural technology.

Tottenham offers a practical rural lifestyle, with a preschool, central school, pub, café, Foodworks supermarket, post office and sporting facilities. The surrounding district offers the space, community connections and agricultural lifestyle that appeal to those looking to put down roots in the country.

Reporting to the owners, you'll take primary responsibility for broadacre spraying while contributing to the wider cropping program and general farm operations. This is a full-time position suited to a spraying operator who enjoys working with modern agricultural technology, maintaining machinery and being part of a team that gets the job done. You'll have the opportunity to work across both cropping and cattle enterprises, develop your skills and attend relevant training and industry events. The role is available for an immediate start, with timing negotiable for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Broadacre spraying: Operate a self-propelled sprayer (Goldacres G6) across the cropping program, including chemical mixing, application, sprayer cleaning and routine maintenance, while maintaining safe work practices and accurate application records.
• Cropping and machinery operations: Assist with cultivation, sowing, spreading and harvest, operating tractors and associated farming machinery to support seasonal cropping requirements.
• Machinery maintenance and technology: Maintain vehicles, tractors and farm machinery, carry out basic mechanical repairs and welding as required, and use GPS technology, Case IH software, Agworld and relevant agricultural apps to support efficient operations and record-keeping.
• General farm operations and teamwork: Undertake fencing, infrastructure repairs and general property maintenance, communicate effective with management, the agronomist and farming staff, and participate in field days, workshops and training, with cattle work available if of interest.

Selection Criteria:

• Spraying experience and qualifications: Demonstrated experience operating a self-propelled broadacre sprayer is essential, along with AQF Level 3 certification.
• Broadacre farming and machinery skills: Experience across broadacre cropping and general farm operations, with the practical ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot agricultural machinery.
• Technology, safety and attention to detail: Familiarity with GPS technology, Case IH software, Agworld and agricultural apps is desirable, together with accurate record-keeping and a strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Work ethic and team fit: A reliable, honest and hardworking approach, with the ability to work independently and alongside others, a willingness to develop skills, and a friendly, team-focused attitude with a good sense of humour. An HC licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

Additional Particulars:

• Employment: Full-time position with above-award remuneration, with the overall package negotiable according to experience and skills.
• Accommodation and inclusions: On-farm accommodation is available in a large, older but well-maintained house suitable for a single person, couple or family. Sealed road access to the gate with another 10k of gravel to the house. A work vehicle and tools are supplied.
• Lifestyle and development: Space is available for horses, and there is an opportunity to assist with cattle work if interested. Training and industry events are also supported. There is space available for horses & other pets which should be disclosed upon application.
• Applications will be considered as they are received.
• Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.