ABOUT US

Dunkeld Pastoral Co Pty Ltd is a family-owned business with its principal base at Dunkeld in the Southern Grampians region of Victoria. The company manages a diverse range of businesses across the agricultural, land management, and tourism sectors.

In Dunkeld, this consists of a large farming business integrating high-productivity grazing enterprises with a dedicated conservation and land management program and a horticultural team managing gardens, landscaping, orchards, and vegetable production. In addition, the company owns the renowned Royal Mail Hotel, also located in Dunkeld.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Farm Hand, your role is to be a team player and contribute to the success of our farms with your colleagues. With more than 27,000 acres of highly productive land under management, you will have the opportunity to work across different enterprises.

Your work will vary daily - from working with sheep, cattle, fencing, machinery, chemicals, and general farm-related duties. Safety will be at the forefront of everything you do.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, and working within a small team of experienced staff, you will:

Ensure the highest standards of animal health and welfare

Maintain accurate stock, chemical, and feeding records

Operate and maintain plant and equipment and contribute to the development of the farm properties

Adhere to company policies and safe work procedures

Ensure OHS policies and procedures are strictly followed.

Demonstrate a commitment to continued learning, actively participating in farm pasture walks, training days and workshops.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a resilient, energetic, and self-motivated individual.

Ideally, you will have:

At least two years of experience in a livestock-based farm position

A willingness to acquire and train working dogs (if not owned already) is essential

Tractor, quadbike and motorbike skills

Good fencing ability

Initiative to complete operational tasks that contribute to the team

Ability to support and work towards safe work procedures

Willingness to learn new systems of work

Demonstrated ability to follow directions from management and peers and work as a valuable team member

Knowledge of AgriWebb farm management software is advantageous but can be learned on the job.

Applicants must have previous dairy, cattle, merino or crossbred sheep experience to be considered. Applicants seeking a career in the livestock industry are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

A family-orientated operation that deeply values all of its staff members

Progressive, conservation focussed business

Close proximity to the Southern Grampians and local outdoor activities (fishing, local rodeos, Dunkeld races, rock climbing, canoeing, etc).

Gain diverse on-farm experience working in a beautiful part of country Victoria

Training and development opportunities, with scope for role growth

On-farm home available

A negotiable remuneration package (based on the level of relevant skills and experience) will include superannuation and on-farm accommodation with utilities included.

If this sounds like you, please apply with a cover letter and resume via SEEK or email [email protected].

LEARN MORE

https://www.dunkeldpastoral.com.au/dunkeld-farms