Full Time Mixed Crop and Livestock Agricultural Employee

Main Duties:

Assists in planning, organising, directing and evaluating the overall crop and livestock farm activities and production of 7000Ha enterprise on the south coast of WA. This is a full-time position of at least 38 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

Oversees the preparation and implementation of cropping and livestock programs including machinery operation at seeding and harvest. Machinery includes Rogator self propelled sprayers, Case 8250 combine harvesters, Fendt tractors, Challenger track tractor, Gessner Ripper, DBS 40 foot seeding bar and bin, all with GPS and autosteer.

Manages and liaises with the farming staff and labour including spray operation and fertilisation, pest and weed control.

Monitors the livestock breeding and health management for profitable production.

Ensures the maintenance and optimal performance of various machinery and equipment. Good welding skills required.

Implements installation, maintenance and repair of fences and water systems.

Keeps the farming activities progress recorded and updated in the logbooks.

Implements work safety standards as per regulations and farm policies.

Assists in training and supervising farming staff.

Perform office procedures and administration tasks as necessary.

Skills and Experience required:

At least five years farming experience focusing on cropping production. Computer proficiency and experience with GPS and autosteer systems required.

Proven ability to maintain farm machinery and infrastructure. Must be able to weld.

Experience leading and motivating personnel.

Experience in sheep husbandry beneficial.

Formal qualifications will be considered but are not essential.

Remuneration:

Range $68000 to $78000 per annum plus overtime. Family house and vehicle supplied.