General Farm Hand, Dandaragan WA (REF 947236)

Job Description

An experienced General Farm Hand is required on an awesome family run farm near Dandaragan (only 180km north of Perth) in this all-rounder role. This is a mixed farming enterprise, cropping 2,000Ha and running 10,000 merino sheep. Accommodation and an attractive salary package is on offer.  You will have relevant skills and a farming background, with proven ability to work long hours when required.

About the role:

• Commencing in June, however an earlier start date can be arranged;
• Only 180km north of Perth!
• Operating a variety of agricultural machinery and implements, such as sprayers, headers, air seeders, spreaders and other machinery on a 2,000 ha cropping program;
• Mustering, drenching and drafting sheep;
• Mechanical duties including maintenance of plant and equipment (experience desirable but not essential)

 Skills Required:

• Experience operating broadacre machinery;
• Excellent communication skills with a positive attitude;
• Be a team player along with the ability to work unsupervised;
• Flexibility with seasonal work and work hours;
• Knowledge of Autosteer/GPS systems desirable (can provide training);
• Mechanical knowledge and ability to weld (desirable);
• Previous experience in spraying, seeding and harvest (desirable);
• Manual class c motor vehicle licence (essential);
• HR truck license (or willingness to obtain) is desirable.

What’s on Offer:

• Attractive salary which is negotiable, dependent on experience;
• Hours: OFF-SEASON: 9 hours, 5 days a week; PEAK-SEASON: 12 hours, 6 days per week;
• Neat and tidy house on property available;
• Work vehicle for work purposes provided;
• Closest town: Dandaragan is only a short drive, with primary school to Year 6, school bus run to the farm to Senior High School in Moora 45km away, general store/post office, tavern/motel and sporting facilities.