Fencer General

About the business

Jeff Farm was gifted to The Salvation Army - Jeff Farm Trust in 1954 by then-owners - Edmund Sanderson and Maud Jeff - who wished the property to be used for training young people in agriculture. The farm currently consists of 26,000su including sheep beef and deer breeding and finishing.

About the role

To carry out any general farm duties as directed by the manager.

This role typically works alongside the Farm Cook position as there is accommodation available for a couple to live and work as a team on the premises.

What will your responsibilities be:

• to carry out any general farm duties as directed by the manager. These are likely to include fence repairs and maintenance, capital fencing, water reticulation, maintenance of electric fencing, tractor driving, weed spraying, firewood, building and yard maintenance, and some stockwork
• to assist with the training of farm cadets while carrying out the above duties
• to work to a high health and safety standard, considering risks to both yourself and others while carrying out all duties
• to keep farm accommodation and section in a tidy condition.

Our ideal candidate will:

• be self-motivated with a high standard of quality workmanship
• be a team player with open communication, willing to work alongside others daily
• be punctual, self-disciplined and able priortise and manage your own workload
• have the ability to pass on skills and knowledge to farm cadets
• maintain tools and vehicles to a high standard
• report to manager regularly on cadet feedback and progress, and duties completed
• be willing to use Resolution software for record keeping
• abide by all health and safety guidelines at all times.

Our offer to you:

• Two Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leave
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for a discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Onsite accommodation available which includes:

• Warm recently refurbished three-bedroom house with fire and heatpump and garage. -Unlimited wireless internet -Power -Firewood -Meat; one mutton per month and half a cattle beast per annum for your own consumption only -Work vehicle for work use only -Wet weather gear allowance -Monthly cell phone allowance ($14 per fortnight)

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'

This role is permanent/full time and hours worked will be 45 per week, with some extra hours and weekends as required by the manager and seasonal demands of the farming business.

The starting salary for this role will fall between $60,000 and $70,000 plus entitlements.

We look forward to receiving your application.

To find out more contact the General Manager Michael Benton on 0276199716

TSA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 5571TM.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.