General/Senior Farm Hand, Jerramungup WA

Job Description

An experienced General / Senior Farm Hand is required for a 7,000Ha cropping enterprise, located in the picturesque Southern region of Western Australia, only 45 minutes from the pristine beaches of Bremer Bay and 1.5hrs from Albany.  This farming family are offering a great opportunity to settle into a rewarding farming position, grow your agricultural skills and step up to the challenge. Supported by a great team with a fantastic local community.  Very attractive salary package and conditions on offer, suiting settled singles, a couple or a young family. Opportunity for career development for the right candidate.  
 
Good Things to Know:

• 7,000Ha mixed cropping & cattle enterprise;
• Located in 70km to Bremer Bay!;
• Closest town facilities include: great family sports clubs including; football, netball, basketball, hockey, bowling, cricket, IGA, post office and bank, taverns & cafes and local recreational centre;
• Medical post with visiting doctor;
• Great opportunity for progression & leadership.

About The Role:

• Start date: Late January 2025;
• Broadacre machinery operation; seeding, spraying, harvesting, spreading;
• Mechanical/Workshop duties; maintaining machinery and general repairs and workshop tasks;
• Opportunity for cattle work if desired (cattle are run on a separate property an hour away);
• General farm duties as required.

About You:

• Strong agricultural knowledge & experience with seeding, spraying and harvesting operations and the associated machinery is essential;
• Must have a passion for the Agricultural industry; specifically, broadacre cropping;
• Possess strong initiative, with high attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Ability to work well within a team environment as well as autonomously;
• C-manual driver’s license essential, HR driver’s license desirable;
• Non-smoker essential.

What’s On Offer:

• Salary: $80 – 90k+ dependent on experience and skills;
• Hours: 8-9 hour days, 5 days per week in off peak periods;
• Accommodation: Comfortable accommodation provided, suitable for families, couples or singles (multiple options available);
• Work vehicle and running costs provided;
• Fantastic opportunity for career progression.