General Farm Hand, Great Southern WA (REF 1020639)

Job Description

Our client, a family-owned mixed enterprise located in the Great Southern region (3.5 hours south-east of Perth) overlooking the beautiful Stirling Ranges, is looking for a permanent General Farm Hand to join their team.
 
Good Things to Know:

• Large mixed cropping/sheep property (60% sheep, 40% cropping);
• Excellent machinery and infrastructure;
• MC truck licence ideal; HR minimum;
• Close-knit community with amenities and school bus at front gate;
• Accommodation suits single, couple or family;
• Start date ASAP, but willing to wait for the right candidate.

About the Role:

• Sheep husbandry including lambing, marking, drenching, crutching and shearing;
• Operating tractors, spreaders, hay making and harvest equipment;
• General farm maintenance: fencing, water systems, some pellet mill work as and when required;
• Pre-starts and basic mechanical duties;
• Delivery of pellets and fertiliser collection from Albany;
• Record keeping;
• Working both independently and in a small team;
• Weekend work during peak periods such as seeding, harvest and shearing.

About You:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mixed farming;
• Confident with machinery and general farm operations;
• Those with strong stock handling skills and less cropping experience will be considered;
• Basic mechanical skills;
• Safety-focused;
• HR truck licence minimum; MC an advantage;
• Professional presentation, reliable and motivated;
• Strong communication, initiative and team collaboration;
• Willing to grow into more responsibility and leadership.

What’s on Offer:

• $30–$38/hour or $80,000–$90,000/year depending on experience;
• 45 hours/week standard; up to 50 during peak period (you will be paid for the hours you do);
• Work vehicle provided for work use;
• 3×1 recently renovated house, suitable for a family;
• All utilities included;
• Upskilling and long-term development.encouraged.