Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

Job Title: Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker

Our client, Artimore & Partners is seeking a skilled Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock farm worker.

Full Job Description

Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker - Full-Time

Location: Tintinara, South Australia

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 AUD per annum (commensurate with skills and experience)

Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced and reliable Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker on behalf of our client, Artimore & Partners located in Tintinara, South Australia. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity suited to a motivated individual with well-rounded experience in mixed farming operations, including animal husbandry and broadacre crop production. The role involves both hands-on farm work and the ability to assist in supervising day-to-day farm activities.

About the Role

Working closely with farm managers and alongside a small team, the successful candidate will support both livestock and cropping operations. This role includes the operation and maintenance of farm machinery, coordination of seasonal tasks, and the care and handling of livestock.

This position is ideal for someone who can operate autonomously while also contributing to a team-oriented, safety-first farming environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and implementation of broadacre cropping programs, including sowing, fertilising, spraying, and harvesting

• Operating and maintaining modern farm machinery such as tractors, sprayers, seeders, harvesters, and front-end loaders

• Monitoring crop and pasture health and reporting signs of disease, pest infestations, or deficiencies

• Providing care for piggery livestock, including feeding, monitoring, handling, and assisting in movement and transportation

• Recording and reporting livestock data, machinery usage, and crop production figures as required

• Assisting with the coordination and supervision of seasonal workers during high-demand periods

• Transporting and handling hay, straw, feed, fertiliser, and other materials around the farm

• Performing general farm maintenance tasks including fencing, yard work, water systems, and infrastructure repair

• Adhering to and promoting best practices in biosecurity, animal welfare, and workplace health and safety

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

To be considered for the role, applicants must meet one of the following:

• Hold an AQF Certificate II or equivalent and have at least 1.5 years (20+ hours/week) of relevant post-qualification experience; OR

• Hold an AQF Certificate III or higher and have at least 1 year (20+ hours/week) of relevant post-qualification experience; OR

• Have at least 1 year of full-time (38+ hours/week) relevant experience in broadacre and livestock farm work

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in both broadacre crop production and livestock handling

• Practical knowledge of seeding, spraying, harvesting, and feeding systems

• Competence in operating and maintaining farm machinery and mechanical equipment

• Familiarity with safe work practices, WHS regulations, and biosecurity protocols

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

• Good communication skills and willingness to assist in supervision

• A current driver's licence is required; machinery or forklift tickets are desirable

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment in a professional and well-established farming business

• Competitive salary: $70,000 - $80,000 AUD per annum

• Exposure to modern farming practices, machinery, and animal welfare standards

• Opportunities for career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking team

• Diverse work covering both cropping and livestock operations