Senior Farm Hand
Sherwood Ag
Junee Reefs, NSW
Full Time
About Us:
Sherwood Ag is based at Junee Reefs, NSW. Approx 60km to Wagga Wagga, 20km to Junee, 42km to Temora, 45km to Cootamundra. The business is run over 1350ha. Approx 1000ha of crop annually, and 350 of pasture, to run 2300 breeding ewes (crossbreds and merinos).
The Role:
We are looking to employ a full-time Senior Farm Hand to assist equally with the annual cropping program, as well as with sheep management, and general farm maintenance such as repairs, fencing, sheep yard work and workshop tasks. As an estimate, the role will be 70% cropping and 30% livestock and/or farm maintenance. Modern equipment and technology using GPS is employed within the business and maintaining the equipment is part of the role.
Operation of machinery and implements including: boom spray, spreader, air seeder, windrower, harvester as well as other cropping operations throughout the year.
Extended hours will be required during peak months of the cropping program, however, we value the importance of personal and family time and ensure that flexibility and work-life balance is achieved.
What we offer:
Variety in work
An attractive salary based on skills and experience
Opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills
Flexible working arrangements
bedroom brick house and dual cab ute available as part of the salary package
The Ideal Candidate:
Cropping experience is preferred
Competent machinery operator with a mechanical aptitude
Strong communication skills and work ethic
Experience with sheep ideally
MR, HR or HC licence (or willingness to gain)
Chemical Certificate (or willingness to gain)
Attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions
Enjoys variety in their job
Ability to work within a team, as well as independently
Physically fit
Some welding ability
This is a full-time position to join the team at Sherwood Ag on a permanent basis, therefore is not suitable for anyone seeking employment for 88 day Working Holiday (417) visa only.
Please send resume to (including referees and previous work history) and what makes you a great candidate for this role.