Chris & Julie's Respite Farm Pty Ltd has been operating fully supported Farm Stays for individuals with a disability since 2011.
Set on 20 flat acres, we have a variety of animals including miniature horses, goats, sheep, chickens, alpacas, bunnies and birds.
We are looking for a reliable and friendly maintenance person who loves to work outside and is comfortable around animals. Duties include but are not limited to:
daily feeding and checking of our animals - collecting eggs, maintaining feed and water levels, etc.
keeping the grounds free from debris
watering and tending plants and gardens
checking and maintaining fencing and structures
mowing, whipper snipping, leaf blowing etc.
keeping common areas clean and free from spiders
ad hoc maintenance and animal care duties as required.
Skills and experience:
Honest and reliable
Able to safely and competently operate equipment including but not limited to: ride on mower, small tractor, leaf blower, whipper snipper, pruners, petrol generator etc.
Be comfortable and confident around animals
Be able to work autonomously and follow through tasks to completion
have exemplary communication skills and be comfortable taking direction
have knowledge of protected work practices
Have great attention to detail and show proactive initiative
Full manual drivers licence
you must have or have no barriers to obtaining: Working With Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and First Aid Certificate
We welcome you to submit your resume or give us a call to find out more!
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Salary: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Penalty rates
Application Question(s):
Do you have a full manual Drivers Licence
Work Authorisation:
Australia (required)
Ability to Commute:
Daisy Hill, VIC 3465 (required)
Work Location: In person