Work site environment

• Organic farming
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• Dairy
• Grain, oil and forage crop
• Livestock

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Staff accommodation available

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Monitoring animal health
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Maintain work records and logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated manure handling or storage system
• Bulk handling system
• Feeding and watering system
• Milking system (automated)
• Tractor
• Forklift
• Skidsteer
• Farm truck
• Forage equipment

Automated systems experience

• Bulk grain or feed handling - automated

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Reliability
• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site housing options

How to apply

By email

heegfarms@gmail.com

How-to-apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

• Cover letter