Farm Hand – Wyunga

fmswa; Shire Of Moora; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FMS WA is seeking a capable Farm Hand to assist the Farm Manager in day-to-day operations at Moora, WA. You will work within a seasoned broadacre farming team, handling cropping, livestock, machinery operation and routine maintenance.

This role suits someone practical, reliable and safety-focused with farming experience, ready to progress toward farm management. A genuine leadership pathway and support from the Farm Manager are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong machinery operating skills in broadacre systems.
• Ability to lead, supervise and support farm staff.
• Maintain accurate farm records and reporting.
• Adhere to OHS guidelines and safety protocols.
• Effective communication with Farm Manager and team.
• Strong problem-solving for machinery and seasonal challenges.
• Plan work and meet seasonal deadlines.
• Full driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily farm activities with staff and onboard new or seasonal members.
• Operate tractors and harvesters; assist with maintenance and servicing.
• Carry out daily tasks following protocols with attention to safety and quality.
• Maintain accurate logs of activities, equipment use and crop/livestock observations.
• Stay informed on new techniques and equipment; adapt to seasonal priorities.
• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Follow farm safety protocols and PPE usage.

Skills

Machinery operation

Leadership

Farm records

OHS compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Driver's license

Tools

Broadacre machinery

Precision agriculture

Job description

• Full-Time

Primary Service Centre

Moora, approximately 10km away

We are seeking a capable and motivated Farm Hand to assist the Farm Manager in the day-to-day running of the property. This role is suited to someone with strong operational farming experience who is ready to take the next step in leadership, planning and farm business management.

Working as part of an experienced broadacre farming team, the role will be involved in cropping, livestock, machinery operation and general farm maintenance. We are looking for someone practical, reliable and safety-focused, with farming experience and sound mechanical aptitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with other farm staff to coordinate daily activities, communicate progress and issues, and support the onboarding of new or seasonal team members.
• Operate farm machinery and equipment, including tractors and harvesters, and assist with routine maintenance, cleaning and reporting of any faults or servicing needs.
• Carry out daily tasks efficiently and to established protocols, with attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, including equipment usage, crop and livestock observations, and any incidents, to support farm reporting and decision making.
• Take initiative to build knowledge of farm operations and stay across new techniques, equipment and industry developments.
• Adapt to changing weather, seasonal demands and farm priorities, and contribute ideas for improving efficiency and productivity.
• Follow OHS guidelines and farm safety protocols, wear appropriate PPE, and support environmentally responsible practices such as waste management and chemical handling.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong machinery operating skills, with experience in modern broadacre cropping systems highly regarded.
• Good understanding of seeding, spraying, fertiliser application, harvest operations and general crop production.
• Ability to lead, supervise and support farm staff in a practical, hands-on operating environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond calmly and practically to machinery, seasonal, logistical and operational challenges.
• Sound organisational skills, including the ability to plan work, prioritise tasks and meet seasonal deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work constructively with the Farm Manager, staff, contractors, suppliers and the broader FMS team.
• Attention to detail in machinery operation, chemical handling, farm records, safety compliance and crop management.
• Full driver's licence required.
• Work vehicle provided.
• Opportunity to work with modern broadacre machinery, precision agriculture systems and structured farm management practices.
• Genuine leadership pathway for an experienced operator seeking to progress toward farm management.
• Supportive team structure, working directly with the Farm Manager and broader FMS management team.
• Located within practical distance of Moora, a major regional service centre for the North Coastal Wheatbelt.