Senior Broadacre/Crop Farm Worker - Perth
Big Lake Farming is a family-owned agricultural business located in Kukerin, 350km southeast of Perth, WA. The 7500ha farm focuses on cultivating wheat, barley, lupins, and canola.
We are seeking a senior skilled broadacre farm worker to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.
In this role, you will report to the Farm Manager and assist with all daily farm operations.
Your primary responsibilities will include:- Operating and maintaining tractors.
- Driving prime mover trucks to transport gravel for roads, fertilizer, and grain.
- Planting seeds using variable rate technology.
- Spraying crops with a PWM self-propelled sprayer.
- Maintaining and servicing machinery.
- Harvesting with a John Deere S790 and X9 Combine Harvester.
- Performing general farming duties.
You should be proficient in using farm machinery (tractors, headers, sprayers, and trucks), mechanically inclined, and experienced with GPS technology.
A current Driver's licence, Truck license, and experience with harvesting equipment are essential. Due to the dynamic nature of farming, operations are diverse, and you will need to be adaptable as duties may change daily.
Above all, you should have a passion for farming, be a self-starter, take pride in your work, and have a drive to expand your skills and advance your career.
Your positive attitude and strong work ethic will ensure your success in this position.You will be offered a highly competitive salary ($100,000K plus), based on your skills and experience, plus superannuation.