Senior Farm Hand Operator

Wilga Farming (Australia) is currently seeking a motivated and capable Senior Farm Hand/Operator to join our team at our Crillee Aggregation, a large-scale farming operation located in the Central West region of New South Wales.

This hands-on role is integral to the daily operations of the farm and involves a wide range of activities including cropping, machinery operation, fencing, maintenance and harvesting. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in broadacre farming, strong mechanical aptitude, and a proactive, safety-first attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake seeding, spraying, and harvesting operations
• Operate and maintain various types of large-scale agricultural machinery
• Perform general farm maintenance, including machinery, fencing and infrastructure repairs
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to a safe and efficient working environment

Skills and Experience:

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Experience in cropping, preferably within a large-scale or corporate enterprises
• Proficiency in the operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery
• A current Driver’s Licence (essential)
• Mechanical aptitude; welding and fabrication skills will be highly regarded
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual tasks

Advantageous qualifications/experience include:

• Heavy Vehicle (HR) Truck Licence
• ChemCert accreditation
• First Aid certificate
• Confined Space and/or Working at Heights certifications
• Experience using AgWorld

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration package including superannuation
• Comfortable on-farm housing
• Career development opportunities within a growing and progressive organisation
• Supportive and safety-focused team environment
• Additional benefits negotiable for the right candidate

About the Property:

The Crillee Aggregation is a large-scale 6730-hectare mixed farming enterprise comprising three properties across the Central West region of NSW, Kooroora (3,183ha), Crillee (2,471ha) and Hallerton (1,130ha).

Hallerton, Crillee and Kooroora form the Crillee Aggregation. It includes approximately 5,850 hectares of dryland cropping, 193 hectares of irrigated cropping, and 682 hectares dedicated to, conservation and operational support.

The property is strategically located between Gilgandra and Dubbo, providing access to a major regional city and several welcoming country communities.

With significant scale, diverse farming operations and an excellent regional location, the Crillee Aggregation offers the successful candidate the opportunity to contribute to a substantial agricultural enterprise and play an important role in its ongoing performance and development.

About Wilga Farming:

Wilga Farming Australia, an operating platform of Gunn Agri Partners, operates progressive mixed farming enterprises across Australia. The platform includes aggregations of approximately 6,365 hectares, 3,250 hectares and 9,000 hectares, combining cropping, livestock and long-term land stewardship.

How to Apply:

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For further enquiries about this role, please contact us at [email protected]

Company Overview

Gunn Agri Partners was established in 2013 and provides agricultural investment and farm management services for Australian, North American and European investors. Our company adopts an industry-leading framework that integrates sustainability in the design and delivery of its strategies and a mandate to transparently report against investor’s target outcomes. Gunn Agri manages $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed by the following platforms: Gunn Agri Cattle Fund: northern Australian grass-fed cattle, row cropping and natural asset development. The operating entity established in 2015 is Cunningham Cattle Co. Pty Ltd. Wollemi Farms: investing in permanent crop assets such as macadamias, avocados, and stone fruit across the eastern seaboard of Australia. The operating entity established in 2021 is Wollemi Farms Pty Ltd. Transforming Farming: mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2021 is Faulkner Farming Pty Ltd. Wilga Farming (Australia): mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2023 is Wilga Farming (Australia) Pty Ltd. Meldora: mixed farming enterprises which includes the development of carbon sequestration and biodiversity projects.