Why working at Warakirri Cropping is for you?You want to work for an Australian owned, safety first, family oriented, innovative large scale cropping organisation. With over 155,000 hectares under management across Australia you will work for a significant grain producer.What lifestyle will you find on the farm?With the growth of the farm Myobie, we are looking for extra support in the form of a Permanent Leading Hand.Myobie is situated around the township of Dalby 130 km west of Toowoomba with land 40 km north of Dalby on the Cooranga creek and 20 km south of Dalby along the Moonie Hwy. Myobie consists of 9,077 arable ha and produces dryland cotton and winter cereals.The full-time team of 8 is extremely passionate about agriculture, the machinery and crop growing. They love sharing this passion within the team, but also in the broader Dalby community. The Farm Manager is collaborative in his approach and enjoys giving people responsibility and accountability.There is accommodation available on farm, but we would also be open to candidates who want to stay in their own accommodation and travel.Job DescriptionWhat does a Leading Hand at Warakirri Cropping do?Coordinate machinery activities in the paddock, including resupply, refueling, and logistics between properties.Operate farm machinery for various tasks, including but not limited to spraying, paddock preparation, planting, spreading, cartage, and harvest.Train and mentor new staff members on machinery operations, emphasizing safety, timeliness, and quality.Coordinate with external parties, such as contractors and delivery drivers.Maximize the efficiency of machinery operations, especially when multiple machines are working together, such as multiple seeding rigs or spreaders.Work with the newest equipment and innovative technology at Warakirri Cropping, while observing and monitoring crop health and progress.Assist in the testing and recording of grain quality, as well as ensuring the safe storage and handling of grain during and after harvest.Foster a learning environment at Warakirri Cropping, where staff are encouraged to ask questions and learn new things, with a strong focus on staff development.QualificationsDo you recognize yourself in the following statements?You bring broadacre cropping experience as a Leading Hand/Senior Farm Hand or Senior Machinery Operator.You have a sound knowledge of growing dryland winter crops.You have experience in the operation of large-scale cropping plant and equipment.A willingness to learn, adopt new practices, and further develop personal skills while working in a team environment is what others pride you on.Your skill to mentor and coach others is one of your strengths, and you have demonstrated this previously.You have a high level of initiative and self-motivation.You have excellent communication skills and can work closely with consulting agronomists and contractors.Additional InformationWhat makes Warakirri unique?A true safety focus across the entire company. Safety first, what's the rush.A strong focus on fatigue management and work hours. We pride ourselves on work life balance.The opportunity to meet with other farm teams from across Australia to exchange ideas learn about new equipment and have some fun along the way. These open and honest collaboration events are unique to Warakirri.Opportunities to grow your career both on the farm or with broader horizons. Learning and development of our people is a strong focus at all levels of the organisation.An organisation that has made commitments to sustainability and is putting that into action.Industry leading parental leavefor both primary and secondary caregiver.Being part of an organisation of which integrity, trust and collaboration are their core values.#J-18808-Ljbffr
