Permanent Senior Farm Hand - Mixed Farming with Cropping Focus

Our client operates a sheep breeding and cropping business spread over two properties totalling 10,000 acres close to the Murray river towns of Tocumwal and Yarrawonga.

They are searching for a suitably experienced senior farm hand for their operation which runs 3,000 Merino ewes joined to produce prime lambs on improved pastures. You will need to be experienced in sheep management including shearing organisation, crutching, pregnancy testing, lamb marking and general animal husbandry.

With a significant land portion sown to winter crops (Wheat, Oats, Vetch, and Barley) you will need to be experienced in cropping production and management and the use of modern farming machinery including CAT track tractors, large self-propelled spray rigs, and John Deere harvesters with the use of GPS guidance technologies.

An understanding of agronomy would be beneficial but not a necessarily required, you will be mechanically minded and treat all machinery with respect.

To be considered, you will possess the following attributes –

Be of mature nature, well presented and professional.
Have significant experience in operating modern farming machinery.
Have significant experience with the management of sheep.
Have mechanical knowledge with a broad range of practical farming skills.
Have a valid driver’s licence.

A very attractive hourly rate is available with potential increase negotiated after a successful 3-month trial period. A comfortable, recently renovated 2-bedroom cottage is available along with a work ute.

To apply, please send us your cover letter along with an up to date resume. Please also include the contact details of a minimum 2 references that can be contacted.

Permanent Senior Farm Hand - Mixed Farming with Cropping Focus.

Drover Recruitment Berrigan NSW 2712

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