Senior Farm Operator — Leadership & Broadacre Cropping

fmswa; Shire Of Carnamah; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yallembee Farm is seeking a Senior Farm Hand to help run day-to-day operations on the property, reporting to the Farm Manager. The role suits an experienced operator ready for leadership, planning, and farm business management.

You will support broadacre cropping, livestock, machinery and daily work coordination, working independently with high safety standards and mentoring junior staff. An opportunity to advance toward farm management awaits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in broadacre cropping and livestock operations.
• Strong machinery operating skills with basic maintenance ability.
• Ability to guide and support junior and seasonal staff.
• Good problem-solving for crops, livestock, equipment or logistics.
• Well organized with the ability to coordinate daily tasks.
• Clear communicator who can work with the Farm Manager and team.
• ChemCERT or AQF Level 3 chemical accreditation required.
• Full driver’s licence; work vehicle provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the Farm Manager across cropping, livestock and machinery operations.
• Coordinate day-to-day work and maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Carry out seeding, spraying, fertiliser application, harvest and livestock care.
• Coordinate daily work schedules and task allocation with junior and seasonal staff.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery; arrange repairs with external technicians as needed.
• Keep accurate records of activities and provide reports to the Farm Manager.
• Follow OHS regulations and farm safety protocols; wear PPE.

Skills

Broadacre cropping

Livestock operations

Machinery operation

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Driver’s licence

Education

AQF Level 3 chemical accreditation

Job description

Yallembee Farm is seeking a Senior Farm Hand to help run day-to-day operations on the property, reporting to the Farm Manager. The role suits an experienced operator ready for leadership, planning, and farm business management.

You will support broadacre cropping, livestock, machinery and daily work coordination, working independently with high safety standards and mentoring junior staff. An opportunity to advance toward farm management awaits.