Leading Hand
Leading Hand
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10-04-2025
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Job Description
What 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.
- Responsible for some Agworld data entre and ensuring all operation record sheets are submitted on time for end of month process.
- 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.
Qualifications :
Do you recognise yourself in the following statements
- You bring broadacre cropping experience as a Senior Farm Hand/Senior Machinery Operator or Leading Hand.
- You have obtained an HR license
- You have a sound knowledge of growing dryland winter crops.
- You have experience in the operation of largescale 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 selfmotivation.
Additional Information :
What makes Warakirri unique
- A true safety focus across the entire company. Safety first whats 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 leave for both primary and secondary caregiver.
- Being part of an organisation of which integrity trust and collaboration are their core values.
You probably want to hit apply now but if you have any additional questions feel free to reach out to Farm Manager Rowan Bennett at
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
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