Agricultural Technician, Wongan Hills, WA

Job Description

Our client, family-owned mixed property of cropping and sheep, seeks a solid, experienced agricultural technician to join the team which consists of the Owner, Operator and General Farm Hand. Working alongside the Owner in a senior role, this is a great opportunity to move into a leadership role.  
 
Good Things to Know:

• Opportunity for someone looking to further their career in management
• Immediate start
• Case 4430 Patriot Sprayer, CASE 8250 Headers, CAT Challenger, Fendt tractors and JD 8RX, Sonic Boom Sprayer
• Property located only ~ 150kms from Perth and just over an hour’s drive to the coast
• Family owned and operated 7,600ha property (mixed cropping and sheep)
• Work Ute provided
• Close to primary school with two high schools within bus routes

About the Role:

• Discuss and develop latest technology methods of crop processes, to constantly improve on planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing methods
• Discuss and develop latest technology methods of livestock processes, to constantly improve on production, nutrition, selective breeding and raising of stock
• Identify harmful pests to crop and livestock, such as insects, parasites and weeds, and assist in devising methods to control
• Advise of effective use of land in relation to topography, soil characteristics and physical landscape
• Identify nutrient deficiencies in the soil and devise methods to optimise in relation to mixed crop and livestock farming
• Analyse produce and ensure standards of quality of crop and livestock are met
• Arrange supply of fertilisers, chemicals, drugs and vaccines, and advise on their most effective use
• Plan optimal production processes with management, from start through to sale, slaughtering and harvesting
• Understanding of safety and how good safety practices save lives, time, and money
• Management training opportunities
• Attend Field Days and learn about latest research and technology, to then advise management on best practice

About You:

• Honest, loyal and willing to work
• Genuine passion for farming and the agriculture industry
• Experience in broadacre farming
• HR licence desirable
• Problem solving ability with good mechanical knowledge
• Team player and ability to get along well with others

What’s on Offer:

• $90,000 to $120,000 base salary (based on experience)
• Monday to Friday – 7.30am to 5.30pm (extra hours will be required during the busy season)
• Comfortable 3-bedroom,1 bathroom family home on farm with power and water supplied
• Work ute provided

ALL ENQUIRIES WELCOME – Call for a confidential chat on 9477 6600