Farm Hand
Wandin Valley Farms is a family owned business and one of Australia’s largest fresh cherry producers, with orchards in Victoria and Tasmania supplying local and export markets.
About the Role
Join Wandin Valley Farms as a skilled Farm Hand based in Boweya, Victoria, just outside Wangaratta.
This is a casual position with up to full time hours available. For the right candidate, there is potential to transition into a permanent full time role. Remuneration will be based on skills and experience and paid in accordance with the Horticulture Award.
Ideally you’ll bring around two years experience at a primary producer, along with a chemical users permit and forklift licence but for the right person, we’re happy to train you up.
Key Responsibilities
At a high level, the role will involve:
- Operating tractors, sprayers and slashers, with some heavy machinery may also be required
- Forklift work
- Assisting with general property maintenance, e.g. pruning, fencing and irrigation
- Assisting with activities during harvest
- Completing general tasks and supporting the Farm Manager and 2IC as required
- Participating in staff development as requested or required
About You
You must hold (or, for the right applicant, be willing to obtain):
- Current driver’s licence
- Current forklift licence
- ACUP chemical users permit
- Heavy machinery tickets would be highly advantageous
- National Police Check
Please note that successful candidate will be required to complete a police check prior to beginning employment.
The successful candidate will:
- Have demonstrated experience using tractors and other machinery
- Possess excellent problem solving abilities
- Work well in a small team and on their own
- Have strong communication skills
- Be physically fit enough to complete labouring tasks
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a generational, family owned business that takes pride in its people and its work
- Full time casual hours with a genuine pathway to permanent full time for the right person
- Pay in line with the Horticulture Award, reflecting your skill level
- On the job training and staff development for someone keen to learn and grow
Apply Now
We’re a hands on, values driven business that takes pride in our people and our work. If your skills and experience align and you’re looking to be part of a close knit team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via Seek.
