Casual Farm Hand

Private residence in the Southern Highlands.

Minimum hours = Monday to Friday, 3pm to 6pm and Saturday, 9am to 1pm. Additional hours may be required, as needed. Ideal candidate must be flexible in availability.

Looking for a reliable, experienced, long-term casual farm hand to assist with the daily maintenance of our home. The farm hand will be responsible for assisting the property manager in ensuring the property is kept in pristine condition by maintaining the interior to an exceptional level as well as performing daily farm hand duties.

The property houses a number of farm animals that require maintenance and monitoring including a number of household dogs. The ideal candidate will not only require a passion for animals but also previous experience handling animals.

Duties that require assistance as needed:

• Reporting of livestock health and welfare checks.
• Assisting property manager in handling animals as required including horses, alpacas, and more.
• Assisting with veterinarian visits as required.
• Assisting property manager with daily cleaning and maintenance of paddocks and pens.
• Monitoring water troughs and cleaning as required.
• Daily interactions with household dogs.
• House sitting as required

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Confident in animal and livestock handling skills and ability.
• Experience with dogs.
• Ability to identify ill or injured livestock and treat and or act accordingly.
• Be confident, capable and discrete.
• Be meticulous and have a strong work ethic.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to work a schedule that may include evenings and overnight stays, as well as house sit whilst owners are travelling.
• Must have flexibility to take on extra shifts as needed (essential)
• Must be willing to undertake an Australian Police Check.
• Valid and current Car license.
• Willing to work flexible and extended hours as required (Essential).

If you believe you possess the skills and qualities required for this position, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Minimum work hours are listed above, however additional hours of work might be required.

Please note: Property is owned and occupied by busy professional. Hence, this position requires a high level of professionalism, trustworthiness, and discretion. Background checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Hourly rate will depend on experience and expertise.