Junior Farmhand – Expression of Interest

Longtrail Farms is currently seeking expressions of interest for a Junior Farmhand to join our team located in Parilla, Southern Mallee. This entry level position gets involved in all facets of daily farm operations with a particular interest in Livestock. Teamwork is essential in delivering operational requirements in an environment where an exemplary workplace health and safety culture is embraced. If you have a passion for livestock and want to learn on the job in a company with growth aspirations, let’s have a chat.

Great things about Longtrail:

• We believe in growing the skills and development of our people
• We are a family-run farm with a team of hardworking and supportive employees
• We are diversified across grains, legumes, oilseeds, hay, potatoes, cattle and sheep
• We are an attractive and stable employer in the Southern Mallee region
• We socialise together. Birthday morning teas, Friday night knock offs, field day trips

What you would expect day to day:

With over 10,000 ha under management, you will have the opportunity to start your agricultural career and work across farms undertaking the following:

• Assisting with the broad gamut of livestock operations including nutrition, animal health and husbandry.
• Undertake all general farm duties across the potato and broadacre cropping operations which may include assistance with grading, planting and harvesting of all crops.
• Carry out general farm repairs and maintenance and farm development including but not exclusively fencing, water reticulation systems and general planting
• Learn the operation of farm machinery including but not limited to loaders, JCB telehandler, tractors and forklifts, if competency and license requirements are confirmed.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Contribute to staff and safety meetings including toolbox meetings and raise any safety issues in a timely manner.

About You

• No. 1 is being a team player with a can-do attitude
• Positive attitude, strong initiative and work ethic
• Punctual, honest and reliable
• Previous experience operating farm machinery – desirable
• Willingness to complete a chemical User Permit
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and ability to use Apps
• Good Interpersonal skill
• Flexible to work weekends and extended hours through busy periods
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position including working in hot and remote climates

About the opportunity

• We offer a competitive remuneration package (based on the level of relevant skills and experience)
• On-site accommodation with utilities is available
• We invest in our people and their development. If there’s a course you want to do, let us know!