▷ (Urgent Search) Senior Farm Hand

4 weeks ago

Virginia, Australia Port Smith Caravan Park Full time

The Benefits

- Start: ASAP
- $36.61 per hour
- Duration: 6 Months
- Eligible for visa extension
- Shared accommodation available on-site
- Opportunity to work with a supportive team in a hands-on farming environment

Job Description

The Role

We’re seeking an experiencedSenior Farm Hand to join a busy horticultural farm in Virginia, South Australia. This role involves a mix of physical outdoor work and equipment operation, supporting crop production through planting, cultivation, and harvesting activities. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment, contributing to high-quality outcomes across the farming operation.

Key Responsibilities

This position plays an important role in supporting the farm manager and ensuring efficient crop production. Duties include:

- Assisting with the planting, cultivation, and harvesting of crops
- Operating farm machinery and irrigation systems
- Performing crop care tasks such as weeding, thinning, and pruning
- Grading, sorting, storing, and treating harvested products
- Recognising defective or second-grade produce, including seasonal variations
- Carrying out basic machinery maintenance and cleaning
- Maintaining crop records (e.g., pesticide use, yields, costs)
- Applying pesticides, herbicides, and fertilisers as directed
- Reporting production, quality, or safety concerns promptly
- Participating in training and development activities

Benefits

- Great work rate of $36.61 per hour
- Casual role of roughly 6 months, with consistent work through the season
- Approximately 50 hours per week, providing strong earning potential
- Shared accommodation available
- Opportunity to build skills and experience within a professional horticulture business

Your Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Experience in general farm duties such as planting, picking, and weed management
- Experience in Tractor Operation
- Ability to operate irrigation systems
- Basic machinery maintenance skills
- Record-keeping capability and attention to detail
- Commitment to safe work practices and quality outcomes

Choose Agri Labour Australia
Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers – we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients’ businesses and our candidates’ careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.

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