Station Hand/ Machinery Operator | Holbrook | NSW

We require a Station Hand/ Machinery Operator to join the team at Geddes Pastoral near Holbrook, NSW.

This role is heavily focused on tractor driving, machinery operation and maintenance, with less emphasis on livestock work. Previous machinery experience is preferred, although we would consider someone with strong practical ability, a good attitude and a willingness to learn.

Housing is available and is best suited to a couple who would enjoy maintaining the surrounding garden. There may also be employment available for a partner.

The property operates a range of modern machinery, including:

• Fendt tractors

• Claas header

• Farm bikes and four-wheelers

• A truck to be purchased shortly

We are a respected, family run, mixed farming business located near Holbrook in southern NSW. We specialise in high rainfall sheep and cropping systems with cattle trading as a seasonal opportunity. We run 14000 plus merino and composite ewes, crop 800ha and can trade large numbers of cattle annually depending on the season. Our aim is to run a profitable progressive business that balances production, animal welfare, sustainable land management, innovation and the happiness and career development of our staff.

Holbrook is a vibrant rural town in Southern NSW. It has a strong sporting community including football, netball, tennis, cricket and polocrosse/campdrafting clubs and a large gym facility. There are many active community groups. It is well serviced with a local supermarket, doctors, hospital, great cafes and an award winning Pub. Schooling includes 2 primary schools and access to multiple senior school options. Holbrook is within 50 min of Albury and Wagga.

The position includes, but is not limited to:

• Operating tractors and other farm machinery

• Assisting with sowing and harvest

• Servicing and maintaining farm machinery

• Maintaining farm bikes and vehicles

• Fencing and general property maintenance

• Plumbing and water infrastructure repairs

• Workshop duties and general farm repairs

• Assisting with livestock work when required

• Undertaking livestock work primarily using four-wheelers

No horse work is involved in this position.

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Previous experience operating tractors and agricultural machinery

• Mechanical aptitude and practical maintenance skills

• The ability to undertake general farm repairs

• A current driver’s licence

• A reliable and safety-conscious attitude

• The ability to work independently and within an established team

• A willingness to assist across all areas of the farming operation

Applicants with less experience may also be considered if they have the right attitude, practical ability and willingness to learn.

• Permanent position within an established team of six

• Mostly Monday to Friday working hours

• Additional paid hours during sowing and harvest

• Opportunity to operate modern Fendt and Claas machinery

• Comfortable housing available

• Housing particularly suited to a couple who enjoys gardening (accommodation not suited to single applicants)

• Potential employment available for a partner

• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience

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PLEASE NOTE:

• This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers) or overseas jobseekers.

• Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.