Overview
Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker – Full-Time
Location: Lol Gray, Western Australia
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 AUD per annum (commensurate with skills and experience)
Posted: 15/09/2025
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced and reliable Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker on behalf of our client, Hillcroft Farms Pty Ltd, a vertically integrated piggery and broadacre cropping business located in Lol Gray, Western Australia.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity suited to a motivated individual with well-rounded experience in mixed farming operations, including animal husbandry and broadacre crop production. The role involves both hands-on farm work and the ability to assist in supervising day-to-day farm activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Aligned with the ANZSCO classification - Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker, duties include:
- Supporting the planning and implementation of broadacre cropping programs, including sowing, fertilising, spraying, and harvesting
- Operating and maintaining modern farm machinery such as tractors, sprayers, seeders, harvesters, and front-end loaders
- Monitoring crop and pasture health and reporting signs of disease, pest infestations, or deficiencies
- Providing care for piggery livestock, including feeding, monitoring, handling, and assisting in movement and transportation
- Recording and reporting livestock data, machinery usage, and crop production figures as required
- Assisting with the coordination and supervision of seasonal workers during high-demand periods
- Transporting and handling hay, straw, feed, fertiliser, and other materials around the farm
- Performing general farm maintenance tasks including fencing, yard work, water systems, and infrastructure repair
- Adhering to and promoting best practices in biosecurity, animal welfare, and workplace health and safety
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
To be considered for the role, applicants must meet one of the following:
- Hold an AQF Certificate II or equivalent and have at least 1.5 years (20+ hours/week) of relevant post-qualification experience; OR
- Hold an AQF Certificate III or higher and have at least 1 year (20+ hours/week) of relevant post-qualification experience; OR
- Have at least 1 year of full-time (38+ hours/week) relevant experience in broadacre and livestock farm work
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in both broadacre crop production and livestock handling (pigs or other livestock)
- Practical knowledge of seeding, spraying, harvesting, and feeding systems
- Competence in operating and maintaining farm machinery and mechanical equipment
- Familiarity with safe work practices, WHS regulations, and biosecurity protocols
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- Good communication skills and willingness to assist in supervision
- A current driver's licence is required; machinery or forklift tickets are desirable
What’s on Offer
- Permanent, full-time employment in a professional and well-established farming business
- Competitive salary : $70,000 - $85,000 AUD per annum, based on experience
- Exposure to modern farming practices, machinery, and animal welfare standards
- Opportunities for career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking team
- Diverse work covering both cropping and livestock operations
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