Farmhand

Staff 360; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm accommodation

3-bedroom house provided

Job summary

Staff 360 is partnering with a Broadacre Cropping & Sheep enterprise near Inverleigh, Victoria, to recruit a Farmhand. The role offers hands-on experience across cropping and livestock duties with potential for long-term progression in a growing family business. On-farm accommodation is available.

You will work under Overseers, gaining exposure to modern machinery, record-keeping, and safety practices while contributing to day-to-day farm operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant interest in broadacre cropping and livestock.
• Willingness to learn and take direction as part of a team.
• Genuine enthusiasm for farm work and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with broadacre cropping activities: cultivations, spraying, spreading, fodder and grain handling.
• Operate and maintain modern farm machinery with RTK GPS technology.
• Assist with animal husbandry, mustering, paddock and yard work.
• Fencing and upkeep of farm infrastructure, roads and water systems.
• Operate tractors, loaders, ATVs and basic workshop tasks; record keeping and OH&S compliance.

Skills

Driver's licence

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Farmhand

Broadacre Cropping & Sheep
Cressy, Victoria
Full-time
On-farm accommodation available

Overview

An excellent opportunity is available for a Farmhand with a few years of experience, or a recent agricultural graduate to join a well-established broadacre cropping and Merino sheep enterprise located near Inverleigh, Victoria.
The business operates across over 5000 hectares, producing wheat, beans and canola, alongside a self-replacing Merino flock. This role offers hands-on experience across both cropping and livestock operations and strong potential for long-term career development within a progressive farming business.
Working under the guidance of the Cropping and Livestock Overseers, you will be involved across all aspects of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

Cropping Operations

• Assisting with all broadacre cropping activities including cultivations, spraying, spreading, pasture improvement, fodder and grain production and handling
• Operation and maintenance of modern farm machinery utilising RTK GPS technology

Livestock Operations

• Assisting with animal husbandry, mustering, paddock work and yard work

General Farm Duties

• Fencing and general upkeep of farm infrastructure including roads and water systems
• Operation and basic mechanical maintenance of tractors, front-end loaders, telehandlers, utes, ATVs and UTVs
• Workshop maintenance of farm machinery and equipment
• Truck driving (truck licence advantageous but not essential)
• Accurate record keeping and reporting
• Adhering to and promoting safe work practices and OH&S requirements

  About You

  • Junior to Senior Farmhands or recent agricultural graduate all encouraged to apply
  • Genuine interest in broadacre cropping and livestock production
  • Willingness to learn, take direction and work as part of a team
  • Mechanical aptitude and machinery experience an advantage
  • Current driver’s licence required

  What’s on Offer

  • Hands-on training across a diverse cropping and sheep enterprise
  • Strong career progression opportunities within a growing family business
  • Exposure to modern machinery and advanced ag technology
  • Comfortable 3-bedroom on-farm house provided
  • Lifestyle location close to Geelong and regional Victoria