Mixed Crop Farmer

Skilled Jobs Australia; Hillston; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia in Hillston, NSW seeks a dedicated Mixed Crop Farmer for a full-time role. You will manage operations across the full crop cycle, from ground preparation to harvest, working closely with our agronomy team to maximise yields and quality.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in mixed or vegetable cropping, strong communication skills, and a meticulous eye for detail. You will oversee pivot movement, planting, spraying, harvest, and safety compliance while

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational management of a mixed/vegetable crop farm.
• Strong communication with farm managers, agronomists and other team members.
• Attention to detail and pride in the quality of work.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operations for the crop growing season, including pivot moving and ground preparation.
• Oversee planting, fertilizing, spraying, harvesting and grading.
• Inspect pivots to apply the correct water levels for moisture of growing and harvesting crops.
• Plan and carry out seeding, growing and harvesting.
• Order parts for machinery repairs and ensure competitive pricing.
• Maintain workplace health and safety standards and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Operational management

Mixed/vegetable crop farming

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Hillston, NSW

Our client is an established dynamic family owned business supplying potatoes and onions (and other crops) for sale in major Australian supermarket chains and produce markets nationally. The business is experiencing high growth, and provides a perfect opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated individual to take on new challenges within their business.

The Role

The full time Mixed Crop Farmer will be responsible for assisting in the operational management and improvement of farms to ensure maximum yields and quality is met. Responsible for the day to day management of a mixed/vegetable crop farm reporting to the General Manager (Farms). You will oversee the full ground preparation, planting, growing and harvesting process and work in conjunction with our agronomy team to ensure their recommendations and inputs are effective.

Your Tasks

• Manage all operations associated with the crop growing season including:
• Pivot moving
• Ground preparation
• Planting
• Fertilizing
• Spraying
• Harvesting
• Grading
• Inspection of pivots to apply the correct level of water for moisture of growing and harvestingcrops.
• Plan and carry out seeding, growing and harvesting.
• Order parts for machinery repairs, ensuring competitive pricing.
• Maintain workplace, health and safety standards and to adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.

Your Skills and Experience

• You will have proven experience in the operational management of a mixed/vegetable crop farm.
• You will have good communication skills which will enable you to liaise with farm managers,agronomists and other team members.
• You will possess strong attention to detail and have passion and pride in the quality of your work.
• You must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Your Remuneration

Salary range $70,000-$90,000 per annum + superannuation.