Farmhand

Staff 360; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm accommodation

Job summary

Staff 360 is seeking a Farmhand for a well-established broadacre cropping and Merino sheep enterprise near Inverleigh, Victoria. The role offers hands-on experience across cropping and livestock operations with strong potential for long-term career development within a progressive farming business.

You'll work under the guidance of the Cropping and Livestock Overseers, contributing to all aspects of the operation and gaining practical skills across modern machinery and farming practices.

Qualifications

• Junior to Senior Farmhands or recent agricultural graduate encouraged to apply.
• Genuine interest in broadacre cropping and livestock production.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with broadacre cropping activities including cultivations, spraying, and grain handling.
• Assist with animal husbandry, mustering, paddock and yard work.
• Maintain fences, roads, water systems, and operate farm machinery with OH&S practices.

Skills

Driver's licence

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