A General Farm Hand is required for a mixed cropping and sheep enterprise near Frankland River in Western Australia. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, family-run operation with a small cropping programme and around 16,000 sheep. The role involves a variety of livestock and machinery responsibilities, suited to someone with sheep handling experience and broadacre machinery knowledge. The position is full-time, starting immediately, with family-friendly accommodation available. Good Things to Know: Mixed farming enterprise: 1,500ha cropping and 16,000 sheep; Located a very short drive from Frankland River; Nearest town facilities include: primary school, general store, sporting club, post office, community centre; Team of 5; New Holland machinery. About The Role: Livestock work including all aspects of sheep husbandry including, but not limited to: drenching, shearing, crutching, marking, drafting, feeding; Machinery operation: chaser bin, air seeder, spreader etc; Machinery maintenance and general workshop duties; General farm work such as fencing; Typical hours: 7.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday; additional hours required during peak periods. About You: Strong sheep handling and stock management skills; Physically fit and capable of working long hours when required; Mechanically minded with ability to perform machinery maintenance; Minimum 2 years of broadacre machinery experience; C manual driver’s licence essential; HR truck licence desirable. What’s On Offer: Competitive salary package (in the vicinity of $90,000) based on experience and skills; Other package inclusions are accommodation, electricity, work vehicle/running costs, meat; Comfortable 3 x 1.5 house accommodation provided only 12km from town; Suitable for singles, couples or families; Supportive, family-run team with opportunity for variety and responsibility.
