Nov 21, 2019
$55,000 - $70,000 yearly
Locmaria Farms is a prime lamb producer based 25kms from Naracoorte, South Australia, Australia. Safety is Locmaria Farms highest business priority. Its cell grazing operation is based on 1400ha including irrigated pasture.
This farm hand role forms part of our operations team working with sheep, within a rotational cell grazing operation. It is a permanent full time role based on 38 hours per week. Overtime and rostered weekend work is required.
The role forms part of the operation team which reports to the Manager-Operations.
Benefits and perks
Attractive salary package with overtime paid for above 38 hours.
On farm accommodation for the right candidate.
Skills and experience
Essential requirements:
Previous farm hand experience
Experience and knowledge of working with livestock- Sheep
3 years experience in livestock or recent tertiary agriculture graduate
Driver's licence
Advantageous:
Knowledge of rotational cell grazing
Experience with lamb finishing
Knowledge and experience working with pivot irrigation
Forklift and Heavy Vehicle licences
Chemical handling certification
Attributes:
Reliable and honest with an ability to work unsupervised
Team player and willingness to learn from others
Locmaria Farms Pty Ltd
Naracoorte South Australia, Australia
Full time