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Rural Enterprises

11 months ago

General Farm Hand, Great Southern WA (REF 1020639)

  • Australia
  • Full Time
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Company information

Company
Rural Enterprises
Location
Australia Australia
Posted
11 months ago
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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;
  • 3x1 recently renovated house, suitable for a family;
  • All utilities included;
  • Upskilling and long-term development.encouraged.

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