Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker
$79,500 - $85,500Full-time
Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker
Peacefield Egg Farms Pty Ltd
Townsville, Queensland
Full-Time
Salary: $79,500 – $85,500 per annum + Superannuation
The Opportunity Peacefield Egg Farms Pty Ltd is seeking a reliable and motivated Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker to join its mixed farming operation near Townsville, Queensland. This is a permanent full-time position suited to applicants with practical experience across both broadacre cropping and livestock production . The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of farming activities including crop production, machinery operation, livestock handling and general farm maintenance.
Duties & Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Peacefield Egg Farms Pty Ltd
Townsville, Queensland
Full-Time
Salary: $79,500 – $85,500 per annum + Superannuation
The Opportunity Peacefield Egg Farms Pty Ltd is seeking a reliable and motivated Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker to join its mixed farming operation near Townsville, Queensland. This is a permanent full-time position suited to applicants with practical experience across both broadacre cropping and livestock production . The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of farming activities including crop production, machinery operation, livestock handling and general farm maintenance.
Duties & Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Patrol, inspect and report on the condition of broadacre crops and livestock.
- Assist with broadacre cropping operations including planting, fertilising, spraying support and harvesting.
- Operate tractors and other farm machinery used in crop production.
- Load and unload seed, fertiliser, livestock feed and harvested produce.
- Feed and water livestock in accordance with established feeding programs.
- Assist with monitoring livestock health and welfare and report any concerns.
- Muster and move livestock between paddocks and handling facilities.
- Maintain and clean farm infrastructure including sheds, yards, fences, water systems, irrigation equipment and machinery.
- Perform routine servicing and maintenance of farm equipment.
- Carry out general property maintenance and seasonal farming duties.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures at all times.
- Previous experience working on a mixed broadacre cropping and livestock enterprise.
- Experience operating tractors and general agricultural machinery.
- Sound knowledge of livestock handling and animal husbandry practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- A current driver's licence (preferred).
- A positive attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to work in seasonal conditions.
- Permanent full-time employment.
- Salary between $79,500 and $85,500 per annum , plus superannuation.
- Stable, long-term employment with an established agricultural business.
- Opportunity to work across a diverse mixed farming operation.
- Supportive working environment.
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