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SalaryFARMING AND TRADES AUSTRALIA
Our client operates a broadacre farming enterprise in the Esperance region, and is seeking a full-time Mixed Crop Farmer, reporting to the Farm Owners.
The salary being offered for this role is between $70,000 to $90,000 depending on experience and skill.
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the cropping operations and facilitating the growth of the farm with consultation of the owners.
Tasks as follows:
- Consulting with owners on appropriate seeds, soil conditions, irrigation, fertiliser, pest and weed control for crops
- Directing and undertaking the cultivating and pruning of crops, fertilising and de-weeding
- Managing farm hands and seasonal workers to ensure that day-to-day operations are run efficiently to maximise best quality of harvest, including the collection and storing of crops.
- Ensuring farm structures, fences, machinery, equipment and irrigation systems are operational
- Maintaining farming records and reporting to owners, and ensuring contractual obligations are met
- Controlling farm operations commensurate with budgets and owners' directions
Required Skills and Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in Mixed Crop farm management
- Excellent communication skills
- Drivers Licence
Only genuine candidates will be contacted
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year
