Senior Farm Lead: Cropping & Sheep Operations

Rural Enterprises Australia Pty; Broomehill Village; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm housing

Work-use ute

Long-term career opportunity

Supportive family farming environment

Job summary

Rural Enterprises Australia Pty seeks a Senior Farm Hand to lead broadacre cropping operations and assist with Merino sheep during peak times. You will join a small, capable team and take on responsibility across the farming operation.

The role offers long-term stability, family accommodation on-farm and modern machinery. Start date early 2027 and a supportive family farming environment make this a strong fit for someone looking to settle in the region.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in broadacre cropping operations.
• Knowledge of chemical handling and agronomy principles.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience operating a range of modern farming machinery.
• MC Truck Licence desirable and useful on farm operations.
• Own tools advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Seeding, spraying and harvesting operations.
• Operating modern broadacre cropping equipment.
• Machinery servicing, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Supporting the Merino sheep enterprise during peak periods.
• Implementing spray programs and assisting with agronomic decisions.
• Maintaining accurate records and assisting with seasonal planning.

Skills

Broadacre cropping

Self-propelled spraying

Chemical handling

Mechanical skills

Record keeping

Machinery operation

MC Truck Licence

Tools

John Deere

New Holland

Rogator

Massey Ferguson

Job description

Rural Enterprises Australia Pty seeks a Senior Farm Hand to lead broadacre cropping operations and assist with Merino sheep during peak times. You will join a small, capable team and take on responsibility across the farming operation.

The role offers long-term stability, family accommodation on-farm and modern machinery. Start date early 2027 and a supportive family farming environment make this a strong fit for someone looking to settle in the region.