Overview
A position is available at our managed grazing property and composting business with occasional work at our irrigated cotton and grain farming operation. Baartz Farming and Orungal Pastoral Co is a family farming operation with a hands-on approach and a small workforce of 3 to 4, offering exposure to a range of skills across different areas. This position provides challenges that require teamwork as well as the ability to work autonomously.
Responsibilities
- Manual labour: Stock work, engineering, general maintenance, fencing.
- Management: Logistics for trucks and processing equipment. Green-waste grinding and composting involve daily decision-making regarding materials, safety zones, maintenance, productivity, blending processed timber and manures, exact quantities, moisture monitoring and turning times.
- Supplier relations: Liaising with suppliers for products/services used on the farm and coordinating with personnel from other sites.
- Record-keeping: Maintain records of contracting activities, composting and farm expenses and activities.
- Work expectations: Ability to work unsupervised with available support, and demonstrate high proficiency in at least two of the listed tasks.
Qualifications
- Helpful: Truck and Industry Licences, with time as operator in at least two equipment classes mentioned.
- Current ChemCert, Ag Course Certification.
Experience
- Preferred: Machine operation and some management responsibilities, good mechanical and welding skills, basic knowledge of livestock and fencing.
Availability
The position is available for an immediate start.
Pre-employment questions
- Which of the following ChemCert cards do you hold?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
- Do you have a current Australian driver\'s licence?
- Are you available to work public holidays?
- Are you willing to relocate for this role?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
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📌 Agricultural Specialist
🏢 Baartz Farming
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