Senior Farm Hand Operator – Arcturus Downs
Core
Operate and maintain agricultural machinery for irrigated and dryland cropping programs, support livestock operations, and manage farm infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Farm Hand Operator
Builds
Large-scale mixed farming operations (cropping, livestock, irrigation)
Domain
Agriculture
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating tractors and large-scale machinery, mechanical aptitude, livestock handling, irrigation management, record keeping, mentoring staff
Preferred skills
Valid driver's licence, ChemCert, HR licence
Technologies
Tractors, seeders, sprayers, harvesters, irrigation systems
Responsibilities
Operation and maintenance of modern machinery for planting, spraying, irrigation, and harvest; General farm, machinery, and irrigation infrastructure maintenance; Use programs to maintain accurate records for cropping, irrigation, chemicals, and machinery; Assist with environmental planting programs; Mentor and support General Farm Hand Operators; Support livestock operations including cattle handling and water infrastructure checks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
