Senior/Leading Farm Hand, Holt Rock WA (REF 1665603)

Rural Enterprises; Washington; On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Company vehicle with personal use

Incentives and annual bonus

Job summary

Rural Enterprises in Western Australia seeks an experienced Senior Machinery Operator to lead the spray program and take ownership of seeding and harvest operations. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will operate modern equipment, calibrate seeding gear and manage day-to-day farming tasks with a strong team focus.

A long-term career in a well-resourced cropping business awaits. Accommodation and a modern work vehicle are provided, with incentives and a total package potential reflecting

Qualifications

• Minimum three years broadacre cropping experience preferred.
• AusChem certification highly regarded.
• MC licence highly regarded.
• Strong machinery operating skills and familiarity with modern technology.

Responsibilities

• Primary spray operator.
• Seeding operations.
• Harvest operations.
• Truck driving when required.
• General farm duties.

Skills

Machinery operation

Calibration

Guidance systems

Team communication

Education

AusChem certification

Tools

MC licence

Job description

Full Job Description: Our client is a large-scale broadacre cropping business operating in WA's Eastern Wheatbelt. An opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Machinery Operator to join the team and take ownership of the spray program while also playing a key role across seeding and harvest operations. Reporting directly to the Farm Manager, this is a genuine senior position within the business. The successful candidate will become a key member of a well-established team and will be trusted with significant responsibility across day-to-day farming operations. This role would suit someone who enjoys operating modern equipment, takes pride in doing things properly and is looking for a long-term position where they can continue developing their skills and career.

Good Things To Know:

• Senior position reporting directly to the Farm Manager;
• Opportunity to become the primary spray operator;
• Large-scale and well-resourced cropping business;
• Modern machinery fleet;
• Performance incentives and annual bonus structure;
• Accommodation, vehicle and utilities provided;
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business;
• Supportive management team;
• Potential opportunities for partners depending on skills and experience.

About The Role:

• Primary spray operator;
• Seeding operations;
• Harvest operations;
• Truck driving when required;
• General farm duties.

About You:

• Minimum three years broadacre cropping experience preferred;
• AusChem certification highly regarded;
• MC licence highly regarded;
• Strong machinery operating skills;
• Experience with guidance systems and modern technology;
• Ability to calibrate and operate seeding equipment;
• Good communication skills and team attitude.

What’s On Offer:

• Base remuneration approximately $80,000-$110,000 depending on experience;
• Short-term incentive program;
• Overtime available during busy periods;
• Accommodation provided;
• Electricity, gas and internet included;
• Modern work vehicle with some personal use;
• Total package potential exceeding $120,000-$130,000 depending on experience, incentives and overtime;
• Long-term career opportunity with a progressive farming business.