WE ARE HIRING: LEADING HAND, HADDON RIG FARMING
FUN TEAM - ATTRACTIVE PACKAGE - DIVERSE OPERATIONS
Are you an enthusiastic, experienced and self-motivated leading hand looking to work across irrigated cotton and dryland farming? Are you keen to progress your career, whilst learning from industry experts on a diverse and interesting farming operation?
We are seeking a leading hand for our 2000-hectare property “Boomanulla” located near Warren, growing broadacre crops (wheat, canola, chickpeas, sorghum, barley etc.) and irrigated cotton. You'll be helping to run an irrigated cotton operation but also be heavily involved in dryland farming at Boomanulla and sometimes at Haddon Rig (5 km away).
The successful applicant will fill the following criteria:
— Experience with irrigated cropping (including at least 2-years syphon irrigation experience)
— Experience with chemical handling (certifications preferred)
— General welding and mechanical knowledge
— Have a Driver’s license
— MC license preferred but not essential
Responsibilities will include:
— Operations and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment
— Implementation and adherence to farm safety and WHS requirements
— Training and management of staff (mostly seasonal and Farm Operators)
— Working in conjunction with the Haddon Rig Cropping Manager to develop Farm Plans, including cropping schedules and managing personnel
— Reporting to the Manager on a daily basis to oversee dryland and irrigation farming
— Directing and coordinates worker activities, such as sowing, irrigation, chemical application (spraying), land management, and harvesting
Accommodation and details:
— Boomanulla house is a 3-bedroom house, located 24 kilometres from Warren.
— Air-conditioned
— 8km to school bus
— Work vehicle supplied
— Package and bonus based on experience.
Please email robert@haddon-rig.com.au or call Paula on 02 6847 4405 for more details or to apply.
