At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team managing livestock and cropping programs on a progressive farm.
- Company: Blantyre Farms, a family-owned mixed farming business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, superannuation, bonuses, work vehicle, and on-farm accommodation.
- Other info: Long-term opportunity in a well-run operation where your contributions are valued.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a stable, supportive environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with sheep and cattle, mechanical skills, and a driver's licence preferred.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Build your career on a progressive mixed farming operation.
Blantyre Farms is a family-owned mixed farming business spanning over 7,000 hectares across the Young, Harden and Cootamundra districts.
We run a highly productive and professionally managed operation focused on Merino sheep, Angus cattle and broadacre dryland cropping (wheat and canola), supported by modern, GPS-guided machinery and structured production systems.
We are seeking a capable, motivated Stationhand to join our team in a permanent, full-time role based south of Harden. Immediate start available.
This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in doing things properly, wants responsibility, and is looking for long-term stability within a well-run business.
What You'll Be Doing
No two weeks look exactly the same - and that's how we like it. You will be actively involved in the day-to-day implementation of our livestock and cropping programs, including:
- Livestock Production
- Supporting breeding and growing programs for Merinos and Angus
- Animal health husbandry, management and treatments
- Paddock rotations and feed management
- Cropping & Pasture
- Operating modern tractors, seeders and boom sprays
- Assisting with sowing, spraying and harvest programs
- Machinery & Infrastructure
- General maintenance and basic repairs of machinery and equipment
- Fence, water and infrastructure upkeep
- Supporting improvements across the property
- Helping improve and maintain a well0run operation
- During peak periods, you may lend a hand at other farms within the Blantyre group.
Who Will Thrive Here?
You'll fit in well if you
- Have solid experience with sheep and cattle
- Are a confident and competent, mechanically minded machinery operator
- Are practical, organised, reliable and straight-up
- Can work independently but also enjoy being part of a team
- Like doing things properly - not just quickly
- Preferred Qualifications
- Driver's licence (truck licence advantageous)
- Chem Cert accreditation
- Own team of capable working dogs
- Tech capable; experience with Agri Webb advantageous
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
- Superannuation
- Quarterly bonus system linked to performance
- Work vehicle
- On-farm accommodation included in your package
- Most importantly - a long-term opportunity in a stable, family-run business where good people are valued and good work is noticed.
Why Join Blantyre Farms?
We value people who take pride in their work and want to grow with the business.
You won't just be filling a role - you'll be contributing to a well-structured, forward-thinking operation where your skills matter.
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Stationhand in Young employer: Blantyre Farms Pty
Blantyre Farms Pty offers a dynamic work environment in the agricultural sector, focusing on mixed farming and livestock operations. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth within a family-run business that values reliability and teamwork. The company provides on-farm housing for certain roles, emphasizing long-term stability and a supportive work culture.
