Skilled Farm Hand

Wandin Valley Farms; Rec de Colignan; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Staff development

Permanent pathway for the right person

Job summary

Wandin Valley Farms is seeking a Farm Hand to operate tractors and machinery in Colignan, near Mildura, Victoria. This full-time casual role offers training and potential progression to permanent status with pay aligned to the Horticulture Award.

Ideal candidates have about two years on a primary producer, plus ACUP permit and forklift licence; police check required before starting. Strong teamwork and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills in a team or solo setting.
• Ability to work well in a small team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, sprayers and slashers; heavy machinery may be required.
• Assist with property maintenance such as pruning, fencing and irrigation.
• Assist with harvest activities.
• Complete general tasks and support the Farm Manager and 2IC as required.
• Participate in staff development as requested.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Heavy machinery tickets

Education

ACUP chemical users permit

National Police Check

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Wandin Valley Farms is a family owned business and one of Australia's largest fresh cherry producers, with orchards in Victoria and Tasmania supplying local and export markets.

About the Role

Join Wandin Valley Farms as a skilled Farm Hand located in Colignan, Victoria, near Mildura. This is a full time role on a casual basis, with the potential to move into permanent full time position for the right applicant. The hourly rate depends on your skill level and is paid in line with the Horticulture Award.

Ideally you'll bring around two years experience at a primary producer, along with a chemical users permit and forklift licence but for the right person, we're happy to train you up.

Key Responsibilities

At a high level, the role will involve:

• Operating tractors, sprayers and slashers, with some heavy machinery may also be required
• Assisting with general property maintenance, e.g. pruning, fencing and irrigation
• Assisting with activities during harvest
• Completing general tasks and supporting the Farm Manager and 2IC as required
• Participating in staff development as requested or required

About You

You must hold (or, for the right applicant, be willing to obtain):

• Current driver's licence
• ACUP chemical users permit
• Heavy machinery tickets would be highly advantageous
• National Police Check

Please note that successful candidate will be required to complete a police check prior to beginning employment.

The successful candidate will:

• Have demonstrated experience using tractors and other machinery
• Possess excellent problem solving abilities
• Work well in a small team and on their own
• Have strong communication skills
• Be physically fit enough to complete labouring tasks

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a generational, family owned business that takes pride in its people and its work
• Full time casual hours with a genuine pathway to permanent full time for the right person
• Pay in line with the Horticulture Award, reflecting your skill level
• On the job training and staff development for someone keen to learn and grow

We're a hands on, values driven business that takes pride in our people and our work. If your skills and experience align and you're looking to be part of a close knit team, we'd love to hear from you.