03/02/2025
Role: Senior farm hand
Location: Mortlake, Victoria
Mondilibi operates as rotational grazing enterprise using low stress stock handling livestock practices. Mondilibi expands of 3200HA and runs 600 head of commercial Angus breeders and 15 000 head of composite breeding ewes and lambs.
The property has excellent infrastructure ensuring the daily activities run smoothy as possible. With great fencing throughout, well set up laneway systems, reticulated pipeline system and multiple sets of yards throughout the farm.
The Job
In the role of a senior farm hand, you will be assisting both the operational manger and 2IC with daily duties.
These duties include but are not limited to.
Operation of machinery; tractors, side by sides, utes
Feeding; hay, silage, grain
Maintenance and repairs of all infrastructure; fencing, buildings, sheep yards
Maintenance of work vehicles and equipment; tractors, feed carts. Side by sides, etc
All aspects of livestock husbandry practices
Water repairs/maintenance (fixing pipes, troughs, pumps)
To be successful in this position you must obtain a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, problem solving skills and ability the to work solo and or in a team. You will need to have strong time management skills. In return you will be met with support and ongoing training from a progressive team. This position offers opportunities for advancement within the company.
The offer
An attractive remuneration package is offered to the successful candidate and includes a 2-bedroom cottage, utilities and a work vehicle available for work purposes.
The Ideal Candidate:
To be considered for this role, you will need to have the following skills and experience:
- Must be mechanically minded
- A great knowledge and experience with maintenance of vehicles and farm equipment
- Experience with fencing
- Knowledge of water systems.
- Ability to work in a team environment
- High regard for quality and pride in one’s work
- The ability to use or learn to use farm management technology (Agriwebb)
- Knowledge of pasture management
- Cleanliness and tidiness
- Strong time management skills
- Welding skills will be advantageous
- A working dog or the willingness to obtain dog/s
Please email your resume to Keilan Bamford at [email protected] if this sounds like the ideal job for you. Will not respond to private messages please email.
