An experienced General Farm Hand is required on an awesome family run farm near Dandaragan (180KM north of Perth, 45km from Moora and 60km from Lancelin), to join the team in this all-round role. This is a mixed farming enterprise, cropping 2000Ha and running 10000 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.
Positive Things to Know:
2,000Ha cropping program; Wheat, Barley, Lupins and Canola
Location: Dandaragan, 180km north of Perth, 45km from Moora and 60km from Lancelin
Team of three
About the role:
Operating a variety of agricultural machinery and implements, such as Sprayer, Headers, Air Seeder, and Spreaders, etc for a 2.000Ha cropping program
Mustering, Drenching and drafting sheep
Mechanical duties including maintenance of plant and equipment (experience desirable but not essential)
Skills Required:
Experience operating 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 is desirable
Previous experience in spraying, seeding and harvest (desirable)
Manual class c motor vehicle licence (essential)
HR truck license, or willingness to obtain (desirable)
What's on Offer:
Salary range: Attractive salary, negotiable, dependent on experience
Accommodation: Neat and tidy house on property
Hours: OFF-SEASON: 9 hours, 5 days a week; PEAK-SEASON: 12 hours, 6 days per week
Work vehicle for work purposes
Closest town: Dandaragan is 8km away, 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