Overview
Senior Farm Hand - Cropping Focus - Berriwillock, Vic
Posted: 23/09/2025
Responsibilities
Participate in all aspects of the cropping cycle
Operate a modern fleet of machinery, including self-propelled boom sprayers, headers, and tractors
Perform farm maintenance and general duties
Work as part of a team; contribute to a cropping and sheep farming operation
The Employer & Role
Your employer is a family-run operation located in Berriwillock, Victoria, covering 4,700 hectares dedicated to growing wheat, barley, vetch, chickpeas, and lentils. They also manage a herd of Merino ewes. The business is family-oriented and has a robust presence in the community; they believe in work-life balance and will offer career development opportunities. They are seeking someone, ideally with cropping experience, to join their existing team in a long-term position.
The role involves participating in all aspects of the cropping cycle and performing various machinery operations. This position offers diverse tasks related to both cropping and sheep farming. Machinery operation will be a significant part of the role, utilising a modern fleet that includes self-propelled boom sprayers, headers, and tractors; a multi-combination (MC) licence would be advantageous for the role. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to conduct farm maintenance are also important qualities for the ideal candidate.
The Offer
The salary is negotiable based on the successful applicant's skills. Various accommodation options are available on or off farm, and a work vehicle will be provided.
Berriwillock is a close-knit wheat farming community with many young families, located conveniently halfway between Bendigo and Mildura. The town boasts a brand-new park, a seasonal swimming pool, and opportunities for social tennis and lawn bowls. The annual rodeo attracts crowds of up to 4,000 people and is a fantastic family event. For education, students can take a bus to nearby Sea Lake, which is approximately 20 kilometres from the town centre. There are also several small townships in the surrounding area, all waiting to be explored.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will display the following attributes:
Prior cropping and machinery operation experience
Chemcert
MC licence or willingness to obtain
Desire to commit long-term
Mechanical aptitude
Willingness to work as part of a team
Register your interest
If you feel that you're the right fit for this position, please submit an up-to-date resume along with the contact details of 3 references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter addressing their suitability – that is, tell us what you love about the role and how you think you're the right fit.
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📌 Senior Farm Hand - Cropping Focus - Berriwillock, Vic
🏢 Drover Ag Recruitment
📍 Victoria