Senior Farm Hand
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Senior Farm Hand
Full-time
Grain & Hay
Single & family housing
Leadership pathway
A large scale grain and export hay operation situated between the Swan Hill area and Kerang in Victoria's Mallee is looking for an experienced Senior Farm Hand to join their team. This is a role for someone who's comfortable across a wide range of machinery, enjoys variety in their work, and has the confidence and people skills to step into a leadership role over time.
🌾 13,000ha grain & hay operation with extensive on farm storage
🌾 About the operation
This is a 13,000 hectare broadacre operation situated between the Swan Hill area and Kerang, spread across the Northern and Southern Mallee in Victoria, growing wheat, barley and lentils alongside a significant export hay program. The property runs extensive on farm grain and hay storage facilities, supporting a large scale, well organised operation.
The machinery fleet is extensive and covers every part of the program:
| Seeding | 3 rigs — Morris Quantum 70ft, Simplicity Territory 60ft, Excel Disc 40ft, on Quadtracs and Steigers |
| Harvest | 4 headers — 2 x 9240, 1 x 8250, 1 x 9250, on 2 x 45ft and 2 x 50ft drapers, plus 2 chaser bins |
| Hay | 4 mowers (1 Massey SP, 3 Krone TC 500), 4 balers (3 x 8 string, 2 new this season, 1 x 6 string), 2 Berrima rakes |
| Spraying | Agrifac 50mt boom, Case Patriot 36mt boom, 36mt Croplands camera sprayer |
| Tractors | Mix of John Deere and Case Magnum, plus a large truck fleet and further support gear |
🚜 About the role
A full-time Senior Farm Hand position with genuine variety, working across seeding, harvest, hay and spraying programs on a well resourced, modern operation. This role suits someone with solid all round experience who's ready to take on more responsibility and support the team in a leadership capacity as they settle in.
Key responsibilities include:
🔸 Operating machinery across seeding, harvest, hay and spraying programs
🔸 Truck driving and grain or hay cartage
🔸 Supporting and guiding other team members on farm
🔸 Machinery maintenance and general upkeep
🔸 General farm duties across the operation as required
🔸 Following safe work practices and farm procedures at all times
This role suits a capable, experienced operator who enjoys variety, works well in a team, and has the confidence to lead when required.
✅ What you'll need
• Solid experience across broadacre cropping and hay operations
• Confident operating large tractors, headers, balers and sprayers
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist with maintenance
• Good communication skills and the ability to guide and support others
• Unrestricted Class C Driver's Licence, HR or higher an advantage
• Ability to work extended hours during peak periods
• Self-motivated, reliable and takes pride in doing things properly
• Genuine interest in taking on more responsibility over time
💰 What's on offer
| Hourly rate | $40 – $45 per hour depending on experience |
| Superannuation | Yes — paid in addition to salary |
| Employment type | Full-time, permanent |
| Work vehicle | Included |
| Accommodation | Single and family housing available |
| Career growth | Genuine pathway into a leadership role |
| Work environment | Well resourced, team based operation |
🏠 Accommodation
Both single and family housing options are available on farm, depending on your situation:
Family Housing
On farm housing suitable for couples or families.
Single Housing
On farm housing suitable for an individual looking for their own space.
🏡 Location & lifestyle
The Northern and Southern Mallee region offers a strong farming community with good local services and a close knit regional lifestyle. Surrounding towns provide schooling, medical services, shopping and a range of sporting and social clubs, making it a solid base for singles and families alike.
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