General Farm Hand / Truck Driver, Carnamah WA

Job Description

*Please Note: This position is not suitable for Working Holiday Visa’s.

Our client is a family-owned mixed cropping enterprise based in the Northern region of WA in Carnamah. They are seeking a General Farm Hand/Truck Driver for an immediate commencement to undertake a wide range of cropping and stock duties as well as truck driving for harvest periods. This role will suit someone with a minimum HR license, strong broadacre machinery operating skills and a passion for mixed crop farming. Located just 35km east of Carnamah, the client is offering fantastic accommodation options, a great hourly rate (dependent on skills and experience), as well as a work vehicle provided. Preferable no smokers and not open to sponsorship.
 
Good things to know:

• Family owned 9,000Ha mixed cropping & sheep property;
• Crops include wheat, canola, barley, lupins & oats, approx. 4,500 sheep;
• Located 35km east of Carnamah town, 150km to Moora;
• Close to a vibrant small community with good amenities & local school;
• Team of 3.

About the Role:

• Truck driving during harvest;
• Operating broadacre machinery; 
• General machinery maintenance;
• Livestock work: husbandry, water checks and feeding (sheep);
• General farm hand duties including fencing etc;
• Start date: Immediate commencement available.

About You:

• Previous experience in cropping operations;
• Experience operating broadacre machinery;
• Some livestock experience preferred;
• Good time management skills;
• HR license essential, MC truck license desirable;
• Ability to work & communicate in a team environment;
• Self-motivated and progressive attitude with high level of attention to detail;
• Ability to commit and adhere to safe work practices;
• Non-smoker preferred.

What’s on offer:

• Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience;
• Accommodation provided: 4×2 home in town included, suitable for families, couples and singles;
• School bus daily runs in town;
• Work vehicle supplied including running costs;
• Approx 45hrs a week, 5 days per week; additional hours during peak periods
• Training and upskilling opportunities provided.