Senior Farmhand

Staff 360; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm accommodation

House on farm

Modern machinery

Long-term position

Job summary

Staff 360 is seeking a Senior Farmhand for a mixed farming operation near Inverleigh, Victoria. The role covers crop husbandry, equipment operation, and livestock tasks across 4,500 hectares with a self-replacing Merino flock.

On-farm accommodation is available, and you will work alongside the Farm Manager and team to manage cropping, machinery and sheep activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong cropp ing experience, confidence with modern machinery, GPS/RTK skills, and practical

Qualifications

• Experience in broadacre cropping and machinery operations.
• Ability to operate modern tractors and implements.
• GPS/autosteer experience (RTK systems) is a plus.
• Chemical application and PPE awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day cropping activities and machinery operations.
• Assist with sheep husbandry and livestock handling across a Merino enterprise.
• Maintain farm infrastructure, fences, water systems, and roads.
• Perform routine equipment servicing and basic repairs.
• Record keeping and reporting of farming activities.

Job description

Senior Farmhand - Cropping & Livestock

Inverleigh / Geelong Region, Victoria

Broadacre Cropping & Merino Sheep

Full-time | On-farm accommodation available

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Farmhand to join a well-established mixed farming enterprise located near Inverleigh, approximately 40 minutes from Geelong.

Operating across approximately 4,500 hectares, the business combines broadacre production of wheat, beans and canola with a self-replacing Merino flock.

This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced farmhand who is confident with modern cropping machinery and can also contribute across livestock operations. Working alongside the Farm Manager and existing team, you will take responsibility across day-to-day cropping, machinery and sheep activities throughout the season.

Key Responsibilities Cropping & Machinery

• Broadacre cropping operations including cultivation, spraying, spreading, seeding, fodder production, harvest and grain handling
• Operating modern tractors, cropping equipment and farm machinery using RTK GPS technology
• Machinery setup, calibration and adjustments to suit operating conditions
• Routine servicing, maintenance and basic mechanical repairs
• Assisting with implementation of cropping programs and seasonal priorities

Sheep & Livestock

• General sheep husbandry across a self-replacing Merino enterprise
• Mustering, paddock work and livestock handling
• Yard work, feeding and seasonal livestock activities
• Assisting with animal health and production programs

General Farm Operations

• Fencing and maintenance of roads, water systems and farm infrastructure
• Operation of front-end loaders, telehandlers, utes, ATVs and UTVs
• Workshop and machinery maintenance
• Truck driving where appropriately licensed
• Accurate record keeping and reporting
• Maintaining high standards of workplace safety and OH&S

About You

We are looking for an experienced and practical farm operator who can work confidently across a mixed farming operation.

Ideally you will have:

• Strong broadacre cropping and machinery experience
• Experience operating modern tractors and implements
• GPS/autosteer experience, ideally including RTK systems
• Spraying and chemical application experience
• Practical mechanical and machinery maintenance skills
• Sheep or livestock handling experience
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for day-to-day tasks
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• Current driver's licence
• Chemical accreditation and truck licence advantageous

Candidates with particularly strong cropping experience and a willingness to work across the sheep enterprise are encouraged to apply, as are experienced livestock operators with solid machinery and cropping capability.

What's on Offer

• Long-term position with an established mixed farming business
• Modern machinery and agricultural technology
• Varied role across cropping, machinery and livestock
• Opportunity to take on greater responsibility within the operation
• Comfortable 3-bedroom house available on farm
• Excellent location within easy reach of Geelong and regional Victoria
• Competitive remuneration package based on experience