Faulkner Farming is seeking a motivated Farm Hand Operator to join our team at our Colebatch Aggregation; a 6,500ha mixed mainly cropping and some grazing operation that is 25km South of Tintinara and 190km South of Adelaide.
Reporting to the Farm Manager, this hands-on role plays a key part in the day-to-day running of the farming operation. Duties include crop seeding and spraying, harvesting, grain storage and handling, fencing and general property upkeep.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in broadacre farming, confidence in operating modern agricultural machinery, and a proactive, can-do approach to getting the job done.
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
Located 25 km south of Tintinara and about 190 km south of Adelaide, the Colebatch aggregation is a 6,500-hectare mixed farming operation focused primarily on cropping, with some grazing. The enterprise includes approximately 5,000 hectares of winter cropping, producing a diverse rotation of barley, wheat, canola, cereal hay and legumes such as lupins and lucerne.
Situated in the progressive farming district of Tintinara, the property benefits from a strong local community with access to schooling, sporting facilities and a supportive rural network, making it an attractive location for both agricultural production and lifestyle.
Faulkner Farming manages mixed farming properties on behalf of institutional investors, with a strong focus on modern and innovative sustainable practices. We are proudly managed by Gunn Agri Partners, a leading agricultural investment firm overseeing assets across cattle production, mixed farming, and permanent crops.
We are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and development of our team and offer a positive environment for career progression and innovation in agriculture.
If you’re a skilled operator who takes pride in your work and enjoys being part of a capable, high-performing team, please select the Apply now button below and attach a current resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role.
Gunn Agri Partners is an independent Australian farmland manager and farm services company. Gunn Agri principals have decades of hands on experience from a 5th generation farm owner, to farm manager and heads of some of Australia's leading agri businesses.
Gunn Agri Partners has been providing independent farm management services in Australia since 2013. Gunn Agri has set up various platforms for off-shore institutional investors to invest into Australian agriculture. Gunn Agri currently manages over $1,100m of assets and commitments.
The team manages investments and assets via the following platforms:
Cunningham Cattle Company: Managing land and livestock to produce grass-fed beef across QLD
Faulkner Farming: Cropping and grazing operations focused on regenerative farming practices and management of carbon and biodiversity assets in NSW and SA
Wollemi Farms: Horticultural permanent crops and water assets in Northern NSW and QLD
Wilga Farming Australia: Cropping and grazing operations focused on regenerative farming practices and management of carbon and biodiversity assets in NSW and WA.
