Permanent Role | Big Machines | Bigger Horizons
Are you ready to step into a role where the dust settles only when the job's done right? We’re on the lookout for a motivated Senior Farm Hand to join our Wongan Hills team in the Northern Wheatbelt of Western Australia, just 2 hours from Perth. This is your chance to grow your career on a broadacre cropping operation that blends innovation, great people, and purpose-built farming practices.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be working closely with the Operations Manager to keep the wheels turning—literally—on a large-scale cropping aggregation. Think modern gear, high-end tech, and a team that values smart, safe, and efficient work.
What’s in the package?
Competitive salary + paid overtime
Work vehicle, on-farm accommodation & utilities included
️ Salary protection insurance (we’ve got your back)
Cutting-edge ag tech and machinery to play with
Real opportunities to grow your career
A bit about you:
You’re not just handy—you’re hands-on, forward-thinking, and passionate about ag.
You bring:
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A ‘lead by example’ attitude – you hold yourself and your team to high standards
- A knack for people – you get that relationships drive results
- An open mind – curious, adaptable, and always up for learning something new
- Problem-solving skills with a dash of creative flair (bonus points for thinking outside the paddock)
- A strong sense of humour and resilience when the pressure’s on
- Initiative in spades – you see what needs doing and get it done
What we need from you:
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Minimum 4 years’ experience in broadacre grain cropping
- Confidence with the operation and maintenance of machinery and chemical handling
- Strong attention to detail (especially with machinery maintenance, record keeping and WHS)
- Excellent communication skills – with team, managers, and suppliers
- Leadership skills and a practical, process-driven approach
- Previous boom spray operation is highly desirable.
What we’ll give you in return:
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A genuine focus on career and personal development
- Competitive salary + paid overtime
- A workplace culture where safety and wellbeing aren’t just buzzwords
- Access to our Employee Wellbeing Program – includes counselling, medical & skin checks, and an annual wellbeing allowance
If this sounds like the kind of job you’ve been looking for—where you’re valued, supported, and part of a down-to-earth team—then we’d love to hear from you.
Lawson Grains is one of Australia’s leading corporate farmer through investments in People, Environments and Best Practice. This has been achieved through a team of passionate people and stakeholders who are engaged in the industry for the long run.
