Rural Enterprises
Senior Farm Hand, Pingrup WA
Job Description
Our client, a large broadacre and sheep farmer, is looking for an experienced Senior Farm Hand to join their family-owned operation in the Great Southern Region of WA. You will be joining a team of 5 permanent staff, with a progressive, forward-thinking employer, who places a strong focus on team building and employee satisfaction. Join a competent team, that will give you room to grow.
Good Things to Know:
- Large family owned and operated broadacre and sheep enterprise;
- Progressive employer, with a focus on employee growth – team building days etc;
- Flexibility to build the role based on your preferences around stock/machinery operating;
- Team of 6 – Farmer and 5 permanent staff, plus seasonal casuals;
- 2 hrs drive to Albany, 4 hours to Perth;
About the Role:
- Start date: ASAP;
- Flexible role adaptable to your skill set/preferences;
- Stock work – assisting in all aspects of stock work relating to sheep;
- Cropping – assisting with seeding, harvest and cultivation;
- Truck Driving;
- Mechanical machinery maintenance and repairs;
- General farm duties as required;
About you:
- You will have extensive experience with either stock or cropping;
- Be flexible to help with stock/cropping work during busy seasons;
- Mechanically minded – ability to service, maintain, troubleshoot and carry out minor repairs;
- Desirable:
- Broadacre experience;
- MC License with medical & fatigue management certificate;
- Auschem/Chem Cert;
- Strong mechanical background;
What’s on offer:
- Salary: $80,000 – $115,000 depending on experience;
- Accommodation: Small house suitable for singles available;
- Work hours: 10 hour days;
- Quality meals provided on long days/peak season;
- Work vehicle provided;
ALL ENQUIRIES WELCOME – CALL US FOR A CHAT ON (08) 9477 6600.
If you are not currently looking, don’t forget about our Referral Scheme – we pay YOU $500 if we successfully recruit someone you recommend. Find out more info here: https://www.ruralenterprises.com.au/employee/referral-scheme