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Farm Hand
Coomboona Farms - 20 minutes from Shepparton
What we can offer you
- Modern machinery fleet- operating a fleet of John Deere and Fendt utilising the latest technology including: My John Deere and Agworld software.
- Intensive double cropping program- sowing in both summer and winter to grow high quality forage and grain for our dairy operation.
- Sustainability and renewable focus- AFMH is committed to implementing full circle sustainability and we are focused on finding innovative ways to convert waste to valuable resources.
- Safety environment and culture:
- work in a safety driven environment where the wellbeing of our people and livestock is paramount.
- Excellent career prospects- As a leading Australian agribusiness we have ongoing opportunities for growth and career progression.
The Opportunity
AFMH aims to farm sustainably to secure home-grown forage for our cows with a focus on water efficiency, nutrient recovery and recycling across more than 2,000 hectares. With an intensive double cropping program of corn, cereals, lucerne and canola, we work closely with our agronomy and management teams to continually improve quality and production capabilities.
This opportunity provides secure, long-term employment in a safety-driven environment, with opportunity for career progression. You will be encouraged and supported to complete HR/HC licensing, loader, skidsteer, and forklift ticketing, ChemCert accreditation and other training as required.
About AFMH
AFMH operates multiple sites across eastern Australia. Dairy operations are located at Moxey Farms in Gooloogong, NSW, as well as Coomboona Farms in Coomboona, VIC. In addition, AFMH operates Ladysmith Farms a young stock operation near Wagga Wagga, NSW.
The successful applicant will possess:
- Experience in broadacre and cropping farming practices
- Experience operating farm machinery including tractors, planters, spreaders and harvesters
- A genuine interest in sustainable farming operations
- A proven history of working well as part of a team with a track record of punctuality and reliability
- A positive attitude with a demonstrated commitment to improvement and learningValid drivers license, HC License desirable.