Description:
The RoleAn exciting opportunity waits for a diverse role that involves working with cropping, cattle, and sheep for a leading farm hand position in Tintinara, South Australia. Our client operates a progressive business that has recently experienced significant growth and embraces modern technology to foster innovation within their operations.
Operating on approximately 16,000 acres, with 14,000 acres designated as home property and an additional 1,700 acres located 70 km south, the operation has around 5,000 acres dedicated to crop production and pasture renovations. The crops include canola, wheat, barley, faba beans, and oats for hay and grain production. The remaining land is used for cattle and sheep, with the operation running 1,400 breeding cows and a self-replacing Merino flock consisting of 3,000 ewes.
The operation also conducts annual pasture renovation programs, utilizing a lucerne-based perennial mix. The infrastructure is of excellent quality and well maintained, with new sets of Proway yards installed in recent years. For efficient management, they utilise Agriwebb, Agworld, water monitoring programs, as well as Greensatar and Trimble GPS systems to optimise their operations.
As the Leading Farm Hand, the role will primarily focus on cropping, with 70% of the responsibilities related to cropping and 30% related to livestock. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining all machinery, including seeding, spraying, hay production, and harvesting equipment. There will be occasions when you will be required to assist with livestock operations, which will include animal husbandry duties. This position offers a diverse range of tasks, and as the Leading Hand, you will oversee 1 or 2 team members.
This family-owned and operated business prioritises a healthy work-life balance and emphasises workplace health and safety. They provide flexible options and generous time off when possible. This opportunity provides the chance to develop skills necessary to become a cropping overseer or manager in the future.
The Offer
The successful applicant will be offered a full-time position with an hourly rate, ensuring that all hours worked are adequately compensated and valued as an employee. In addition, you will receive a comfortable, recently painted three-bedroom stone home, which is air-conditioned and located separately from other residences.
The school bus stop is located 14 km from the house, providing transportation to Tintinara school. Tintinara is 25 km away and offers all the basic services of a small country town. For additional shopping needs, Murray Bridge is just an hour away, and Adelaide, where you can find major necessities, is 175 km from the property.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and possess a solid understanding of the broadacre cropping cycle. They should be passionate about the agricultural industry, as well as honest and enthusiastic. The ideal candidate will demonstrate most, if not all, of the following attributes:
- Previous Experience and willingness for growth
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
- Possesses strong communication and organisational skills
- Pays great attention to detail and takes pride in work
- Holds a chemical certificate or is willing to obtain one
- An HR Truck license is ideal, or willing to obtain
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.
For further information please call Haley on 0476 669 453 or email haley@droverag.com.au
26 Mar 2025;
from:
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