General Farm Hand, Dandaragan WA (REF 1036517)

Job Description

Experienced General Farm Hand required on a lovely family run farm near Dandaragan (150km north of Perth, 45km from Moora and 60km from Lancelin). This is a mixed farming enterprise which crops wheat, barley, lupins and canola and runs a large flock of sheep. Accommodation and a competitive salary package is on offer.  You will have relevant skills and a farming background, with proven ability to work long hours when required.
 
Good Things to Know:

• Cropping program consists of wheat, barley, lupins and canola
• Location: Dandaragan, 150km north of Perth, 45km from Moora and 60km from Lancelin
• Primary school to Year 6
• High school in Moora – bus runs past the farm
• Team of 3

About the role:

• Operating a variety of agricultural machinery such as sprayers, headers, air Seeders, spreaders
• Mustering, Drenching and drafting sheep
• Mechanical duties including maintenance of plant and equipment (experience desirable but not essential)

Skills Required:

• Experience operating machinery
• Excellent communication skills with a positive attitude
• Be a team player along with the ability to work unsupervised
• Flexibility with seasonal work and work hours
• Knowledge of Autosteer/GPS systems desirable (can provide training)
• Mechanical knowledge and ability to weld is desirable
• Previous experience in spraying, seeding and harvest (desirable)
• Manual class c motor vehicle licence (essential)
• HR truck license, or willingness to obtain (desirable)

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and negotiable dependent on experience
• Hours: OFF-SEASON: 9 hours, 5 days a week; PEAK-SEASON: 12 hours, 6 days per week
• Accommodation is a neat and tidy house on property
• Work vehicle for work purposes