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Permanent Farmhand
Havana Ag Wee Waa
Permanent - Full Time Farmhand - Irrigated Cotton & Dryland Cropping. Work Vehicle & Accommodation Provided
Job details
Position: Full Time
Date Required: Late-March '23, flexible
Weekly Hours: 50-60+
Onsite accommodation
Work vehicle
Competitive above Award wage
Potential for career growth and progression
Ongoing education and training
Required Skills:
- Strong mechanical knowledge and ability (John Deere)
- Experience in cotton irrigation and dryland cropping
- Strong communication skills
- Heavy machinery experience, including precision farming tech
- Willingness to follow WHS policy and procedure
- Ability to undertake and communicate machinery and motor vehicle maintenance requirements
About the role:
- Progressive family farming organisation
- Operating a broad range of modern John Deere machinery to carry out the production of dryland cereals and irrigated cotton.
- General property maintenance.
- Operating siphon, bankless and pipe through the bank irrigation systems
- Working with, and alongside a specialised farm mechanic
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have experience with agricultural software including Goanna Ag, AgWorld, Trimble and John Deere systems would be beneficial
- Have experience working in a multifaceted operation, including management of water supply & drainage
- Have strong communication skills
- Ambition to work on improving all aspects of the business to be a leader
- Be well-organised with excellent time management skills
- Have a passion for new technologies
- Have the ability to work in a team environment and independently
- Hold a current Drivers license
- Be able to operate and undertake daily maintenance of a wide range of late model GPS controlled agricultural equipment related to the production of crops, including ground preparation, fertilizing, planting, cultivating, chemical application, harvesting & picking
- Tertiary qualifications/trade qualifications are welcomed but not necessary
Genuine applications and resumes are to be directed to Anna via email at [email protected] or ph: 0408 657 451.