General farm worker, Yarawindah WA

About this job

Border Reivers Farming is a family-owned mixed grain and beef cattle farm near Yarawindah in Western Australia. They are looking for a permanent general farm worker.

What you will do:

• Prepare paddocks and soil for seeding
• Assist with seeding and harvesting operations
• Fertilise crops and apply crop inputs
• Inspect paddocks and crops, report on condition and any issues
• Spray crops to manage weeds, insects and disease (if trained and authorised)
• Operate tractors and farm machinery
• Store grain and load harvested produce onto trucks
• Maintain and clean farm machinery and equipment
• Maintain farm infrastructure including sheds, fences and storage areas
• Follow all health, safety, biosecurity and environmental procedures

What we need:

• Minimum 1 year experience in general farm work or agriculture
• Comfortable working outdoors and doing physically demanding work
• Able to safely operate tractors and farm machinery, or willing to train
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Practical and mechanically minded
• Willing to work extra hours during busy seasons like seeding and harvest
• Safety-conscious around heavy machinery and chemicals
• Valid driver’s licence

The role is permanent. Pay is $75,000 to $80,000 per year, and accommodation is included.

Apply via the Workforce Australia website.

Originally listed on Workforce Australia.