October 18, 2024

M.P. Thompson & Associates

Freeling

FULL TIME

Mixed Crop Farmer

Our client, a multi enterprise business located in the mid north of South Australia, seeks applications for a full time Mixed Grain Farmer.
We invite applications for a full time Mixed Crop Farmer.
Main Duties
The Mixed Grain Farmer shall be generally responsible for the following duties:

inspect crops for disease, pests, growth and maturity;
machinery maintenance – undertake regular and thorough inspections for wear and tear and any problems with such machinery and seek to address the same as a matter of urgency in order to minimise downtime (either directly or through Senior Management);
liaise with Management and staff on various tasks requiring attention;
load hay/grain;
inspection of bales and grain in storage for both quality and pest infestations;
operate machinery relevant to sessional timing (for example, seeding harvest);
at all times to record processes undertaken and to report to Senior Management as to the same; and
attend regular Agronomy-based meetings with various parties.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Qualifications
The Mixed Crop Farmer must have:

Bachelor level qualifications relevant to the occupation;
at least five years’ relevant employment experience;
a high level of organization and management skills;

· a high level of initiative and self management;
· an ability to be flexible and deal with and meet conflicting deadlines; and
· a commitment to the farming life.
Remuneration negotiable depending upon experience - in the range of $70,000.00-$80,000.00 (plus superannuation).
Applications close on 16 November 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 16/11/2024