Farm Hand Job in Australia is a full-time position with Excel Farms near Trundle in Central West NSW. The role involves operating and maintaining farm machinery across the full cropping cycle, including sowing, spraying, spreading, harvest, and grain transport. Candidates need experience with tractors and broadacre cropping machinery, a current driver’s licence, permanent working rights in Australia, and a satisfactory National Police Records check. The role offers farm housing, a work ute, mobile phone allowance, training, and a long-term career pathway.
The Company
Excel Farms is a fast-growing agriculture company and a joint venture between an Australian farming family and a Canadian investment partner. It has a portfolio of roughly 80,000ha across WA, Victoria, and NSW, focused on broadacre winter cropping.
We’re all about people. Great farming doesn’t happen on its own. We pride ourselves on a hard-working team, a positive culture, and a fun, family-like atmosphere across our operations.
The Role
Kybah is a 6,000ha dryland cropping aggregation near Trundle in the Central West of NSW. It grows wheat, barley, canola, and pulses.
We’re looking for an experienced machinery operator/farm hand to join the team. You will work closely with the Farm Manager across the full cropping cycle, including sowing, spraying, spreading, harvest, and grain transport. You will also help with equipment upkeep and general farm maintenance.
You’ll operate and help maintain new John Deere equipment, including tractors, sprayers, and seeders. During peak periods, you’ll also help the Farm Manager coordinate casual staff.
You’ll be expected to keep on top of machinery maintenance schedules, stock control, and WHS procedures on-site.
Skills and Experience
- Solid experience operating tractors and broadacre cropping machinery.
- Current driver’s licence. A Heavy Combination licence is highly regarded.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work solo or as part of a team.
- Satisfactory National Police Records check.
- Permanent working rights in Australia are essential.
What Excel Farms Can Offer You
- Competitive experience-based remuneration.
- Housing on farm and work ute.
- Mobile phone allowance.
- Ongoing training and development.
- A long-term career pathway for the right person.
- Be part of a growing, progressive agricultural business alongside a supportive and experienced management team.
The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and background checks.
Employer Questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What’s your expected annual base salary?
- How many years’ experience do you have as a Farmhand?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- How many years of experience do you have in the Agricultural Machinery Industry?
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