Start 2018 working with a dedicated farm team that's making a positive difference to their community and the fair food system!

Angelica Organic Farm is a 14 acre, certified organic market farm in Glenlyon, Central Victoria (10 mins from Daylesford & 90 mins Nth-west from Melbourne). We grow & directly supply weekly, top quality produce to our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members (4 hubs Melb, 2 hubs locally), quality organic shops, many top restaurants & cafes & our own farmers' market stalls in Melbourne. We need to expand our farm crew team a.s.a.p. with more good, reliable members, before our peak produce/supply season hits in a few weeks time

The job:

Available to start by 2nd week of Feb 2018 & stay until at least August. Two (2) positions. Successful applicants, once familiarised &/or trained in our farm's operations are expected to perform the duties efficiently & with care - i.e. swiftly, thoroughly, with pride & attention to detail. The role includes assisting in farm maintenance & development on our busy, diverse vegetable market farm. Soil care & ground preparation to organic & Biodynamic Standards. Crop seedling planting (by hand), weeding (mechanical, hand hoeing & hand weeding) & set up & operation of irrigation. Produce harvesting, sorting, grading, cleaning, bunching, storage and order packing. Up keep of quality control for each process & consistency of product is paramount. Basic hand tool operation & maintenance. Tractor operation in a mindful, safe manner. Cleaning premises & equipment. Maintain plant & equipment, including irrigation & implements.

Your key attributes:

• Local Resident - i.e. currently living within 30 mins of the farm - nearby towns & no further away than Kyneton, Castlemaine or Woodend (Ballarat is too far).
• Willing & able to stay until August at least (production season duration).
• A positive, 'can do' attitude, which includes being willing to listen, take instructions & use your own brain.
• Physically fit & strong with robust build & serious endurance. No injuries or ongoing/not properly managed health issues. So, MUST BE very REALISTIC about your physical aptitude for out door farming on 14 acres & consciously responsible for looking after your own health & wellbeing (on & off the field!).
• Enjoy hard, outdoor work & getting hands dirty, cheerfully working in (virtually) ALL WEATHERS.
• Willing & able to contribute to a small team & help foster a positive work culture all round.
• Own reliable transport & manual license.
• Have an exemplary work ethic, fully appreciating the nature of outdoor vegetable farming work.
• Able to cope with responsibility & an often fast-paced work environment.
• Practical, basic problem solving, thinking ahead re immediate & broad context.
• Willing & fast learner with a good memory.
• Dependable & punctual - reliable & on time for each day's morning job briefing.
• Genuine interest in the work & the farm.
• Other farm relevant skills may be an advantage.
• Agree to holidays only during Aug-Sept. Subject to usual exact date agreements.

Hours:

Reliable weekly hours.

Full time - 5 days per week, usually Monday-Friday. Occasional Saturday morning zucchini picking Feb-March approx (shared rotation with other staff) - 33 - 37.5 hours/week depending on farm's weekly needs & occasional major weather issues.

Part time - 3 days per week - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays (Wed & Thurs busy harvesting & order packing days) - typically 22.5 hours/week

Late winter/early spring variations: approx Aug-Sept, hours will decrease by 1 -2 days/week + holiday weeks off

Time: Mostly 7.50am for 8:00am start - 4:00pm finish. However, earlier starts (& finishes) are necessary during very hot days

Pay rate: Mon-Sat: $22.86 Lev.1 - $23.51 Lev.2 Horticultural Award 2010 - Casual rates.

Wage rates & change over to permanent from casual basis are only reviewed after 12 months service and only considered in regards to the business budget, productivity & how the employee consistently contributes to that, their skill development, responsibility, initiative, reliability & loyalty over time.