Description:
Farm Operations Assistant – Gunnedah, NSW
Location: Emerald Hill – Gunnedah, North West NSW
Salary: Competitive, based on experience (includes work vehicle)
Job Type: Full-time (following 3-month probation)
Accommodation: On-farm housing available for singles or families
Start Date: Flexible for the right candidate
Join a Progressive, Family-Owned Cropping Operation
We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Farm Operations Assistant to join our modern irrigated and dryland cropping enterprise located between Gunnedah and Boggabri, NSW.
You will work directly with management and a small team to help deliver consistent, high-quality crop production across our diverse farming operation.
This role offers long-term career potential , with opportunities to grow within the business.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist in field preparation, planting, spraying, and harvesting
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Operate and maintain a variety of farm machinery and equipment
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Run irrigation systems including lateral moves and siphons
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Perform general farm maintenance and weed control
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Operate combine harvester, telehandler, forklift, self-propelled and optical sprayer, earthmoving equipment, spreader, row crop and broad-acre 12 metre planting implements.
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Maintain accurate records using Agworld or similar systems
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
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Strong initiative and planning ability
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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A positive attitude with a desire to learn and grow
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Attention to detail, with good time and task management
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Respect for people, livestock, machinery, and safety
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Experience in farming operations preferred, but not essential
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Accurate record-keeping and digital literacy
About Us
Hamcott is a progressive, family-owned cropping business located in the fertile Coxs Creek Valley near Boggabri, NSW.
Our operation includes:
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300 ha of irrigated summer crops (cotton, corn)
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300 ha of irrigated winter crops (canola, barley, durum)
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200 ha of dryland crops annually
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A small beef cattle herd
We embrace new technologies and infrastructure that make our work more efficient, sustainable, and rewarding.
Why Join Us?
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Competitive salary + work vehicle
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On-farm accommodation available
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Supportive team and hands-on leadership
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Room for progression and long-term stability
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Work with modern machinery and systems in a forward-thinking environment
Apply Now
To apply, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to:
jobs@hamcott.com.au