AddressOur client is currently seeking to appoint a Machinery Operator/Senior Farm Hand to join their team located in the stunning Southwest beach town of Esperance, WA. This position will be working alongside the farm owner and will assist with the coordination, operation and oversight of their 6,000Ha cropping enterprise. Experience in the operation of agricultural machinery preferred, however, willing to train if you have transferable skills. Attractive salary package and accommodation on offer.
This is an extremely progressive and innovative enterprise who take a huge amount of pride in their everyday work, therefore the successful candidate will possess and demonstrate a focus on ensuring quality and efficient operations. If you're looking for an opportunity to have responsibility and input into the daily operation of a modern innovative farm business at the cutting edge and are a keen worker who enjoys being central to a productive team, we look forward to hearing from you.
Good Things to Know:
- 40KM to Esperance;
- School bus access;
- Local schooling up to Year 12, including public and private options;
- Live near Australia's best beaches.
- Machinery operation, including spraying;
- Day-to-day farming tasks as you would expect on a large cropping enterprise;
- Growth position for someone who is willing to improve their skills in broad-acre farming: Training provided as necessary to improve skill set in broad-acre farming;
- Assist and maintain quality control on a consistent basis, and particularly during peak operational periods;
- Equipment and property maintenance;
- Our client has a strict zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol in the workplace, therefore you can expect random testing to be carried out within the workplace.
- Strong team player who will work harmoniously alongside others;
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive workplace culture;
- Desirable to have experience in, and understanding of modern farming;
- Willingness to learn and the ability to contribute towards ongoing learning across the team;
- Possess a positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for farming.
- Salary: $100,000+ dependent on experience and accommodation needs;
- Structured working hours to support work/life balance: 45 hours per week excluding seeding and harvest season where hours consist of 84 hours a week for 12 weeks of the year. Time in lieu available;
- Accommodation options: Brand new luxury on-farm shared accommodation complex, or in-town housing as an option.
ALL ENQUIRIES WELCOME - CALL OUR OFFICE FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CHAT ON 9477 6600.
Additional information
- Extremely progressive and innovative enterprise located 40km from Esperance
- Excellent salary package depending on experience and accommodation needs
- Various accomodation options available
