AddressDue to expansion, an opportunity has become available for a Senior Farm Hand/2IC to join a reputable trade cattle & cropping producer, located close to Esperance, WA. This fantastic permanent position requires a candidate with great machinery operation experience, leadership skills and the ability to take directions from the farm owners. Opportunity for growth and progression into a manager’s position.
- Mixed 3,000ha of cattle & broadacre cropping property;
- Cropping: barley, wheat & canola;
- Located 35km from Esperance, WA;
- Nearest town facilities include: primary & high schools, hospitals, banks, supermarkets and sports centers;
- Close to the ocean, coastal living;
- No sponsorship availabilities at this time;
- Start date: August 2024
- Oversee cropping program;
- Staff supervision and leadership;
- General farm duties & some livestock assistance may be required;
- Machinery maintenance & workshop duties;
- Machinery: CASE stx375 quad track, CASE mx310, CASE stx535 steiger, CASE mx290, Fendt, John Deere 60ft Bar, Morris Air Seeder, CASE Headers 9240, Miller Condor Sprayer cg300, Kenworth trucks;
- Size of team: 4
- 5+ years’ experience operating broadacre machinery;
- Good understanding of cropping processes;
- Leadership abilities;
- Team player;
- Honest and reliable - knows when to report issues with gear etc;
- Mechanically minded;
- Manual driver’s license essential, MC desirable;
- Non-smoking preferred;
- Great salary package, depending on skills and experience;
- Standard working hours: 50hrs/week, 5-6 days, season dependent;
- Accommodation provided: Suitable for a single person;
- Utilities (gas, water & electricity) included;
- Work vehicle & running costs;
- Reward bonuses & performance incentives provided;
- Mixed 3,000ha of cattle & broadacre cropping property;
- Close to the ocean, coastal living;
- Great salary package, depending on skills and experience;
