Experience Farm Operations Hand

About the role

This is a varied, hands-on role across all aspects of the farming operation, from seeding and spraying through to harvest, livestock work, shearing and general farm maintenance. You will be confident working independently, take pride in your work and be comfortable taking responsibility for day-to-day farm operations. As with any broadacre farming operation, hours will vary throughout the year, with longer days and some weekend work required during peak periods such as seeding, shearing and harvest.

Key responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining modern farm machinery and equipment
• Broadacre cropping operations including seeding, spraying and harvest
• Livestock husbandry and general sheep work
• Fencing, water systems and general paddock work
• General farm and machinery maintenance
• Using on-farm technology and ag-tech systems, including Agworld
• Working independently as well as part of a small, supportive team
• Assisting across the farm wherever required during busy seasonal periods

About you

• Previous broadacre cropping and/or livestock experience – 3+ years preferred
• Experience operating agricultural machinery
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Initiative and the ability to work confidently without constant supervision
• A reliable, practical and positive approach to work
• An interest in technology and modern farming systems, or a willingness to learn
• A current Australian driver's licence
• HR or HC licence preferred
• Forklift licence and police clearance, or willingness to obtain

About us

Bilyana Park is a progressive family farming business based near Kyancutta on the Eyre Peninsula. Our operation combines broadacre cropping and sheep production, with a focus on continually improving our machinery, technology, systems and farming practices. We value reliability, initiative, good communication and people who genuinely care about the job they do.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Competitive remuneration negotiated based on skills and experience
• On-farm accommodation available
• Work vehicle
• Modern machinery and farming technology
• Variety across both broadacre cropping and sheep operations
• Opportunities for further training, development and increased responsibility
• A friendly and supportive family farming environment
• The opportunity to live and work within a welcoming Eyre Peninsula community