Rural Enterprises
Senior Farm Hand/2IC, Williams WA
Job Description
An experienced Senior Farm Hand/2IC is required for a family run, cropping & sheep property, located in Williams, WA. They are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person who will join a happy and welcoming team of 6 within a great work environment, great infrastructure, and very modern equipment. The right candidate can will have at least 2 years’ experience in broadacre machinery operations, a passion for cropping and be interested in taking on a leadership position with the opportunity to train and supervise other staff members. This role also has the potential to develop into a management position down the track. Accommodation and a work vehicle will be provided as well as a fantastic starting salary package. If you’re passionate about farming and want to be part of an inclusive team environment, apply now.
Good Things to Know:
- 7,000Ha property with 4,000Ha cropping program (canola, wheat, oats & hay);
- 25,000 sheep managed by stockmen;
- Great central location of Williams, WA less than 2 hours south of Perth, WA;
- Friendly and inclusive community;
- Local facilities include: primary school, bank, post office, tavern, IGA and sports pavilion, closest high school is located in Narrogin – 30kms away.
About the role
- Immediate start;
- Main duties: Assist Manager with day to day and cropping operations;
- Machinery operations: Tractor, truck driving, seeding, spraying, fertilizing and harvesting;
- Machinery maintenance & workshop duties;
- Machinery used: Goldacres sprayer, New Holland header, JCB Fastrac tractors & loadalls;
- Supervision of staff & leading a team;
- Opportunity for livestock work if desired.
About You:
- 2+ years experience in similar broadacre position;
- Manual C license essential, HR license desirable;
- Mechanically minded – capable of machinery maintenance, services & repairs;
- Demonstrated ability to apply initiative;
- Ability to work well in a team as well as autonomously;
- GPS/Autosteer knowledge and tech savvy desirable;
- Honest and easy going personality;
- Self-starter with a positive attitude.
What is on offer:
- Friendly and welcoming family atmosphere;
- Salary of $90,000+ depending on skills and experience;
- Accommodation: 3×1 house available in town suitable for a singles, couples or families, recently refurbished and in great condition;
- Work vehicle provided;
- Opportunity for growth and progression.