Rural Enterprises
Sprayer Operator/General Farm Hand, Bindoon, WA (REF 1596665)
Job Description
Some comments from previous employees “Fantastic employer; very enjoyable; the house and facilities great; Bindoon is fantastic and convenient; living arrangement is amazing”.
This fixed‑term casual role is based on a mixed farming operation near Bindoon, WA, with cropping as the primary enterprise. The successful applicant will be responsible for spraying operations across approximately 1,800 hectares, along with general farm duties throughout the season.
This position is being offered as a seasonal role, primarily to support seeding, with work expected to continue through to the end of harvest, subject to seasonal conditions. The role works closely with the on‑site Manager as part of a small team and involves operating well‑maintained machinery across spraying, seeding support, and general property work. Livestock duties will also be required at times, including involvement with sheep and cattle as needed.
This role is suited to someone practical, mechanically minded, and capable of working independently during busy periods, who is comfortable with the nature of casual, fixed‑term farm work.
Good Things to Know:
- On-farm accommodation set in a quiet, scenic location;
- Close proximity to Perth while still offering a genuine farming lifestyle;
- Well-established, productive mixed farming operation;
- Smaller team environment with hands-on management.
About the Role:
- Operate a trailed sprayer to carry out spraying operations across the cropping program;
- Tractor and machinery operation as required;
- Support livestock work with cattle and sheep as required;
- General workshop and property duties.
About You:
- Previous spraying experience preferred (training considered for the right person);
- Mechanically aware with good machinery care habits;
- Physically fit and capable of long days in peak seasons;
- Holds a current driver’s licence;
- Comfortable working independently and within a small team.
What’s on Offer
- Seasonal employment with work expected through seeding and into harvest;
- Real potential opportunity for full time position after harvest;
- Upwards of $40/hour + superannuation (negotiable for experienced operators);
- Rent-free well maintained 3×1 house on-farm house suitable for a family;
- Power included;
- Opportunity to work close to Perth in a productive farming region.