Permanent Farmhand – Assistant Manager Dowerin, WA (REF 1687331)

Rural Enterprises Australia Pty; Shire Of Merredin; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle provided

Six weeks paid leave annually

House in town (3x1)

Autonomy with owners

Job summary

Rural Enterprises Australia Pty offers an autonomous senior farmhand/assistant role in a true owner‑operated mixed cropping setup. You’ll run seeding and harvest machinery, perform routine servicing, and take charge of day‑to‑day logistics while the owners are off‑farm.

Strong communication and practical mechanical skills are valued in a low‑ego, supportive team culture. Based in Dowerin, WA, the position starts January 2027.

Qualifications

• Broadacre farming experience with seeding/harvest machinery and strong machine skills.
• Boom spraying competence or clear pathway to autonomy.
• Practical mechanical aptitude; safety-first mindset; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Run seeding/harvest machinery and daily servicing.
• Operate boom spray.
• Own day‑to‑day logistics and coordination.
• Support/guide seasonal staff during peak periods.
• Keep owners informed and execute to plan.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• Occasional truck driving at seeding/harvest (HR/HC).

Skills

Broadacre farming

Seeding & harvest machinery

Boom spraying

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-minded

Clear communicator

Low ego

Reliable

Solitary work

Team collaboration

HR/HC/MC licences

Tools

C class licence

HR/HC/MC licences

Basic vehicle maintenance

Job description

Join a progressive, owner‑operated mixed cropping business in a true senior farmhand/assistant role. You’ll take charge of day‑to‑day operations—run modern machinery, set priorities, and keep things moving when the owners are off‑farm. If you value autonomy, clear communication, solid gear and a supportive, no‑ego culture, this is a role where capable operators are trusted, rewarded and given room to grow.

This position will commence the beginning of January 2027. Our client is happy to wait for the right person

Good things to know:

• House located in Dowerin and only a short drive to the farm
• Dowerin has schools, day-care and strong sport/community scene
• Owners invest in upgrades
• No sponsorship available.

About the role:

• Run seeding/harvest machinery and daily servicing
• Operate boom spray
• Own day‑to‑day logistics and coordination
• Support/guide seasonal staff during peak periods
• Keep owners informed
• execute to plan (agronomy/programming set by owners)
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting
• Occasional truck driving at seeding and harvest (HR/HC)

About you:

• Broadacre experience (seeding & harvest) with strong machine skills
• Boom spraying competence (or clear pathway to autonomy)
• Practical mechanical aptitude
• safety‑first mindset
• Communicative, low‑ego, reliable
• works well solo and with owners
• Licences: C essential (HR/HC/MC highly regarded)

What’s on offer:

• Attractive hourly $40+ including super, and incentives
• Six weeks paid leave each year
• 3×1 house in town
• Work vehicle provided
• Genuine autonomy and a respectful, supportive team culture.