James Mollett and Partners is seeking a reliable and motivated grain, oilseed, pulse and pasture farm worker to join our broadacre cropping enterprise in Jerdacuttup, Western Australia. This is a full time, permanent position suited to someone with practical experience in broadacre cropping, operating modern agricultural machinery and precision farming technology. The successful applicant will support all stages of crop production, including paddock preparation, seeding, spraying and harvesting, together with machinery operation, routine servicing and general farm maintenance. Some sheep husbandry livestock duties may be required from time to time.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Inspect and report on the condition of wheat, barley and canola crops
Prepare paddocks for seeding, including soil preparation, cultivation and fertiliser application
Assist with sowing, crop establishment, spraying, crop monitoring and harvesting activities
Prepare, handle and apply herbicides, pesticides and fertilisers in accordance with work place procedures and safety requirements
Operate and maintain agricultural machinery including tractors, seeders, self propelled sprayers, harvesters and other broadacre farming equipment. Operate GPS-guided, autosteer and other precision technology systems
Assist with grain handling, loading, transport and storage during harvest
Perform routine servicing and cleaning of farm machinery and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
Maintain sheds, fences, water systems and other farm infrastructure
Assist with sheep husbandry and general livestock duties as required
Follow workplace health and safety procedures and biosecurity requirements
Perform other general farm duties as required
Requirements
At least one year practical experience in broadacre cropping, grain production or similar
Applicant must have experience operating GPS-guided, autosteer and other precision farming equipment.
Current Australian Driver's Licence is mandatory, truck licence is beneficial
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, good physical fitness and willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
You must have full work rights to work in Australia. No sponsorship
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
