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:

• Starting 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.