2 x General Farm Hands, Tambellup WA

Job Description

A family owned and operated mixed enterprise that runs a self-replacing merino sheep flock that joins 11,000 ewes and peaks at 25,000 over 6 different locations in Kojonup, Tambellup and Boyup Brook Western Australia. They run a large easy care, low wrinkle, modern merino enterprise and are always striving to push to the next level with genetics and management. They are currently seeking 2 x General Farm Hands to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis – starting in November 2024. Ideally the right candidate will have previous experience working with sheep, a good operator capability and the ability to work well within a team. There is also the potential for partners to work in a nanny position. 
 
Good Things to know:

• Family owned and run mixed 9,000ha cropping & sheep property;
• Cropping canola, oats, barley & wheat, 13,000 ewes;
• Located 15km from Tambellup WA and 35km form Kojonup WA;
• Nearest town Tambellup facilities include: Sporting, post office, primary school, Kojonup includes a thriving Sporting club , primary and secondary school to Year 10, banking, theatre/arts;
• Potential nanny work available for partners, couples welcome to apply;

About the Role:

• Start date: November 2024;
• Duties: assisting with all aspects of livestock management;
• Overseeing health and welfare of stock inc drenching, needling, back lining;
• Running the process of joining, scanning, lamb marking, crutching, weaning and shearing;
• Analyzing pastures;
• Operating feed carts, hay rollers, augurs, tractors and feeding sheep;
• Machinery maintenance of farm Utes, tractors and motorbikes;
• Machinery: Case QuadTrac, John Deere & New Holland tractors, tow behind Hay Bale Buggy; 60ft DBS Seeder, Lexion Headers, John Deere sprayers, Scania Trucks; 3 x Can Am, 4 x Quad Bikes;
• Size of team: 5;

About you:

• Must be experienced working with livestock (sheep);
• Ability to work in a team;
• Honest and reliable – knows when to report issues with gear etc;
• Smokers ok;
• Manual driver’s license essential;

What’s on offer:

• Salary: $30/hr;
• Standard working hours: 5-6 days per week, 38-50hrs;
• Accommodation: 3 x 1 farm cottage including air-conditioning/heating;
• Work vehicle & running costs provided;
• Bonus/performance incentives are available;
• Meat from the farm is provided;