Farmhand

Staff 360; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm housing

Job summary

Staff 360 is seeking a Farmhand near Inverleigh, Victoria, a broadacre cropping and Merino sheep enterprise offering hands-on experience across cropping and livestock with on-farm accommodation. The business operates across extensive land and seeks someone who wants a long-term career in farming.

You will work under the Cropping and Livestock Overseers, handling daily tasks across crop care, livestock support and general farm duties while learning modern machinery and OH&S practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in broadacre cropping and livestock desirable.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team.
• Current driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with broadacre cropping activities such as cultivations, spraying and grain production.
• Operate and maintain modern farm machinery using RTK GPS technology.
• Assist with animal husbandry, mustering, paddock and yard work.
• Fencing, infrastructure upkeep and basic record keeping.
• OH&S compliance and safe work practices.

Skills

Driver's licence

Machinery experience

Animal husbandry

Education

Agricultural graduate

Tools

RTK GPS technology

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