Farm Hands - Irrigation

Mulgowie Farming Company is one of the largest and most respected horticultural businesses in Australia, specializing in the growing, packing and marketing of fresh produce for domestic and export markets. We are an Australian owned and operated family company.

We are currently seeking a farm hand to assist with the crop irrigation at our farming operations at Mulgowie and reporting to the Farm Manager. To be successful in your application, you will need to address and have experience in the essential selection criteria:

Duties:

All row crop irrigation duties including, setting up of irrigation, pulling & rolling tape, fertigating, monitoring irrigation requirement and irrigation equipment maintenance

Large tractor & implement operation

Strong communication skills

High energy, good people skills and be well disciplined

A willingness to learn attitude and be keen to make a difference

Effective time management and organisational skills

Be willing to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends

Desirable:

Trickle tape irrigation experience

Large scale horticulture enterprise experience

Trimble experience

Current HR/MR & forklift license

Chemical Certificate

Controlled farm traffic experience

Ability to read and interrupt irrigation data

First Aid Certificate

Please note – the role is physically demanding and you will therefore need to be in good physical shape to be able to undertake the duties.

If you possess the above skills and experience, please apply on SEEK including a brief Letter of Application and a current resume.