Come join a family farming team only 25 minutes from Peel inlet and Preston Beach.
Full time position for senior farm hand on a cattle (95%) and sheep (5%) farm in Waroona, WA.
Wage includes access to 2 bedroom house on 5ac only 1km from Waroona townsite.
Charla Downs Pty Ltd run cattle breeder stations in Wiluna, WA in conjunction with fattening properties in Waroona, WA. We are seeking an energetic, reliable person who is able to work unsupervised and in a team.
Honesty and a strong work ethic are required, along with initiative and a willingness to learn. Good communication skills essential.
42.5 hour work week, Monday to Friday with flexibility offered with realities of farming livestock. Will be required to work outside in all weather conditions. Opportunity to work and muster on stations also available with role.
Responsibilities
* Work independently or in team
* Animal husbandry including calving, lambing
* Machinery operation including feeding hay and mixed rations with feed mixer, seeding, fertiliser, hay and silage
* General farm inspection and maintenance (fencing, waters)
* Cattle and sheep mustering and yard work
* Machinery maintenance and repairs
Skills
* Previous farming experience preferred
* Manual drivers licence (truck advantage)
* Operate 2 wheel motorbikes (CRF 230/250) and ATVs
* Livestock experience preferred
* Tractor and farm implement operation
* Mechanical knowledge / experience advantage
* Operating small machines including chainsaws
* Safe workplace culture essential
The successful applicant must be fit to work. No Drugs.
Start date ASAP