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Farm Hand for Mixed Farm- Dongara (id#17533)

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Job Overview

Full time Permanent Farm Hand required for Mixed Farming enterprise just 55km from the beautiful coastal town of  Dongara. just 75km to the Mid West region Capital – Geraldton

A fantastic opportunity for a passionate agriculturalist to develop a strong position in the industry as they develop their career in a family owned mixed farming enterprise.

The farm covers an area of 7200ha with a cropping program of 5500ha  growing  predominantly wheat and lupins. With some canola and barley when the opportunity arises.

There is also a merino ewe enterprise , breeding  commercial rams  from a flock of 1200 ewes.

Duties

This is a full-time permanent position.
Duties:
1. Operating, servicing, and maintaining machinery
2. Sheep work.
3. Other general farm duties inc maintenance/repairs of farm infrastructure.This position is for an  experienced person capable of the above duties. Previous experience in a mixed grain farm is essential. Mechanical skills or qualifications will be looked at very favourably.Machinery is modern and extensive .

2 x John Deere Quad track units for seeding pulling Morris aircart with 80ft ( 24m) bar and trailing liquid cart.

Also 2 x 120 ft John Deere SP sprayers

The above is an example of the extensive list of modern quality  equipment that is used on this farm, offering all workers a pleasant and enjoyable work space.

 

About the Applicant:

Must have 2 plus years of experience in a mixed farm.

Must be Australian Resident or with an Agricultural Education that qualifies for long term sponsorship.

A positive can-do attitude to work independently and be self-motivated to meet production targets and get along with the team all working towards a common goal.

A good communicator who is pro-active  around the workplace and strives to use initiative and organise their time effectively.

A person who  places a high value on their own safety and that of their work colleagues.

Livestock experience and a genuine interest in sheep and the production of wool.

Skills for general Farm duties, eg welding  and the ability to problem solve.

Package

Family home, Brick house, recently renovated. all utilities will be paid by the employer, gas water and electricity

School bus available to Walkaway, if required

Salary package that is above award and will be negotiated according to experience , in the range of $81 to $94 pa. working on average 50 hours per week. Overtime is paid during seeding and harvest when the long hours are required. Plus super Guarantee.

4 weeks annual leave, work ute provided

 

 

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