A body dumped in a shallow grave behind a derelict farmhouse in Victoria has been identified as a local dad.

Jade Goodwin was found at the property on Dandenong-Hastings Road in Tyabb, about 70km south of Melbourne, just after 9pm on Sunday.

Police are treating his death as suspicious and have not yet formally identified the body.

Friends of the Victorian man confirmed his death this morning and paid tribute to their "special" mate.

"I was very blessed and lucky to have met you. You really were one of a kind," Joanne Davey wrote.

"I pray they find who took your life Jadey and when they do I pray justice is done," she added.

Another friend posted an image of himself with Mr Goodwin.

"Who ever is involved does not need to be repaid with evil. It won't change anything and on the cycle goes," he said.

Others offered their condolences to Mr Goodwin's family and expressed shock.

"This saddens me so much. So sorry this happened to you. No one deserves to go out like that."

It's not known who made the grisly discovery on the 11.7ha block, which is vacant and listed for sale.

About 20 SES members assisted police with a line search at the property on Monday afternoon.

A dirty black glove found on the driveway is among evidence police collected in relation to the suspicious killing.

Neighbours told 9NEWS the 29-acre property is a hot-spot for illegal dumping, and there was a regular flow of cars driving around the locked front gate.

"It's been a bit strange. There's been comings and goings you don't know about. You don't ask questions," local man Bruce Thompson said.

No charges have been laid in relation to Mr Goodwin's death.

Police say there are no suspects and the exact circumstances of the death are yet to be determined.