We are seeking a Farm Support Assistant to join our team to attend to the daily operations of the Oolloo farm.

Farm Support / Assistant

Ti Tree Food & Fodder Pty Ltd

Oolloo Farm – Northern Territory

Farm support – Daily Operations

Full Time

Ti Tree Food and Fodder Pty Ltd manages the NT based Oolloo Farm and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Caason Group which also owns the adjacent Aileron Cattle Station. The Oolloo Farm is set over 2,750 acres/1113 hectares and currently organic in conversion with 250 acres/104 hectares of irrigated crop currently under pivot.

We are seeking a Farm Support Assistant to join our team to work under the guidance of the Owner and Farm Manager. The role will require the successful applicant to observe personal and site safety, operate and service machinery and contribute to the smooth operation of the day to day activities at the Oolloo farm.

Responsibilities:

• Safety,
• Shed and farm maintenance and routine mechanical work.
• Record keeping
• Inventory control
• Shed and farm organization
• Reporting
• Supervising when required
• Assisting the Caason Group in its operations

Required:

• Over 2 years farm experience
• A team player
• Knowledgeable on farm safe work practices
• Reasonable mechanical knowledge, particularly in the area of servicing generators, machinery, light plant and farming implements
• Farming knowledge ideally on hay crop production
• Ability to work independently when required
• An honest and trustworthy self-starter and problem solver
• Be open to living in a small community

 Qualifications and Licenses:

• Motor vehicle license
• Fork-lift license desirable
• Truck license desirable
• Machinery license desirable

An attractive salary package, depending on experience and individual capacity will be made available to the successful candidate, including on farm accommodation.

To apply for this position, please email your cv along with 3 references to chrys.gunatilaka@caason.com

Preference will be given to those that supply a cover letter indicating why you would be suited for this role and an indication of expected salary.