General Farm Hand, Mid West, WA (REF 1038599)

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity to join a lovely family on a mixed enterprise in the Mid West, WA. With cropping, sheep, and a supportive team culture, this is a permanent role suited to someone experienced and ready for responsibility. This position comes with a great hourly rate, tidy on-farm accommodation, and a genuine work-life balance. You’ll join a down-to-earth, capable team, and enjoy strong community ties and career longevity.

Good Things to Know:

• Located near Eneabba, Three Springs & Mingenew in the Mid West;
• Breeding ewes and cropping (wheat, canola, lupins);
• Supportive, long-term family employer (previous backpacker stayed 12 years);
• Join a team of two, with seasonal and casual support during peak;
• Community-focused family with strong work-life balance values;
• Career stability and future leadership opportunity to enable owners time off.

About The Role:

• Machinery operation: air seeder, sprayer, harvester and spreader;
• General farm maintenance: fencing, firebreaks, water and infrastructure;
• Livestock handling: sheep husbandry and paddock rotation support;
• Spraying if competent, with post-emergent spraying done independently;
• 38 hours/week standard with some paid overtime during busy periods;
• 6-day weeks during seeding and harvest with Sunday off when possible;
• Opportunities for more hours depending on workload and weather.

About You:

• Previous mixed farming experience preferred, ideally 2+ years;
• Machinery operation skills essential; spraying knowledge desirable;
• Strong work ethic and responsibility – can be trusted unsupervised;
• Honest, asks questions, and fits well in a small, collaborative team;
• Willing to stay long-term (2+ years) and take on growing responsibility;
• C-class required; HR licence preferred; forklift ticket a bonus; 
• Keen to be part of a rural community and local activities.

What’s On Offer:

• $40/hour with all hours paid;
• Renovated 3×1 on-farm cottage with reverse cycle aircon and modern updates;
• Accommodation suitable for singles or couples;
• Utilities included (electricity, gas); personal fuel allowance (30L/week);
• Work vehicle provided for work use;
• Supportive environment with optional paddock/share incentives after trust built;
• Career development and succession planning opportunities over time;
• Casual work possible for partners, with job options in teaching, health, shire, mining, and hospitality nearby.