The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Farm Hand to join our broadacre cropping operation in Kellerberrin, Western Australia.&nbsp;This is a senior operational position responsible for managing and supervising the planting, cultivation and harvesting of broadacre crops, while remaining actively involved in machinery operation and other practical farming activities.The successful applicant will coordinate daily farm activities, supervise other farm workers as required, operate agricultural machinery, monitor work quality and progress, and ensure seasonal crop programs are carried out efficiently and safely.Key Responsibilities<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Manage and supervise broadacre crop production, including paddock preparation, soil amelioration, seeding, spraying, fertilising, harvesting and post-harvest activities</li><li>Manage and coordinate the implementation of seasonal cropping programs in consultation with business owners and agronomic advisers</li><li>Plan and coordinate daily cropping activities, machinery requirements and allocation of farm workers</li><li>Organise, train and supervise permanent, seasonal and casual farm workers and their daily work routines</li><li>Supervise and undertake the operation of modern broadacre agricultural machinery and equipment</li><li>Operate tractors, seeding machinery, spraying and spreading equipment, headers and other machinery used throughout the cropping cycle</li><li>Supervise and undertake routine inspection, servicing and maintenance of agricultural machinery and equipment</li><li>Operate and monitor GPS-guided machinery, precision farming technology and crop production systems</li><li>Monitor crop conditions, crop production activities and operational performance</li><li>Supervise the application of agricultural chemicals and undertake chemical application where appropriately qualified</li><li>Oversee the inspection and maintenance of farm infrastructure, including sheds, silos, fencing and water systems</li><li>Maintain accurate records relating to spraying, chemicals, farm inputs, yields, machinery and weather</li><li>Coordinate contractors, suppliers and service providers involved in cropping operations</li><li>Ensure day-to-day cropping activities comply with workplace health and safety requirements</li><li>Liaise with business owners, agronomic advisers, contractors and suppliers regarding cropping operations and priorities</li></ul>Skills and Experience<ul><li>Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in broadacre cropping operations&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated experience coordinating or managing day-to-day cropping activities&nbsp;</li><li>Strong practical knowledge of broadacre crop production, including seeding, spraying, fertilising and harvesting&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive experience operating a range of broadacre agricultural machinery and equipment&nbsp;</li><li>Experience supervising or coordinating farm workers&nbsp;</li><li>Good mechanical aptitude and ability to undertake routine machinery maintenance and minor repairs&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to plan and organise daily work activities and manage competing operational priorities&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work independently, take responsibility and make practical day-to-day operational decisions&nbsp;</li><li>Good communication, organisational and record-keeping skills&nbsp;</li><li>Strong commitment to workplace health and safety&nbsp;</li><li>Current driver's licence&nbsp;</li><li>Current ChemCert accreditation or willingness to obtain&nbsp;</li><li>HC or MC driver's licence desirable, or willingness to obtain&nbsp;</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Permanent, full-time employment&nbsp;</li><li>Salary of $95,000 – $105,000 per annum + superannuation, depending on skills and experience&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunity to work with modern broadacre machinery and farming technology&nbsp;</li><li>Senior operational role with responsibility for coordinating day-to-day farm activities&nbsp;</li><li>Supportive environment where initiative and practical ideas are valued&nbsp;</li><li>Housing and utilities may be available &nbsp;</li><li>Work vehicle may be available&nbsp;</li></ul>

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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Farm Hand to join our broadacre cropping operation in Kellerberrin, Western Australia.

Senior Farm Hand

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The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Plant Operator to join our broadacre cropping operation in Kellerberrin, Western Australia.This is a hands-on, machinery-focused role responsible for the safe and efficient operation of agricultural machinery and mobile plant throughout the cropping cycle, including paddock preparation, seeding, spraying, spreading and harvesting.The successful applicant will operate and maintain a range of modern agricultural machinery and ensure plant and equipment are prepared, maintained and available for seasonal cropping operations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Operate tractors and agricultural machinery used for paddock preparation, seeding, spraying, spreading and harvesting&nbsp;</li><li>Operate headers and other harvesting machinery&nbsp;</li><li>Operate mobile plant used to load, move and handle seed, fertiliser, grain and other farm inputs and produce&nbsp;</li><li>Attach, set up and operate agricultural implements and equipment&nbsp;</li><li>Operate GPS-guided and precision agricultural machinery&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare machinery and plant for seeding, spraying, harvesting and other seasonal operations&nbsp;</li><li>Conduct pre-start inspections and daily safety checks&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor machinery performance and identify faults, wear and maintenance requirements&nbsp;</li><li>Undertake routine servicing, adjustments and minor repairs to machinery and equipment&nbsp;</li><li>Clean and maintain plant and machinery and ensure equipment is ready for operation&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with machinery repairs and maintenance during seeding and harvest periods&nbsp;</li><li>Safely handle seed, fertiliser and agricultural chemicals associated with machinery operations&nbsp;</li><li>Load and unload agricultural inputs and harvested grain where required&nbsp;</li><li>Operate farm vehicles and trucks where appropriately licensed&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain machinery, servicing and operational records&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with general farm activities associated with plant and machinery operations&nbsp;</li><li>Comply with workplace health and safety requirements and safe machinery operating procedures&nbsp;</li><li>Perform other plant and machinery duties consistent with the role and operational needs of the business&nbsp;</li></ul>Skills and Experience<ul><li>Minimum 2 years' relevant experience operating agricultural machinery or mobile plant&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working in a broadacre cropping environment&nbsp;</li><li>Experience operating tractors and associated agricultural implements&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with seeding, spraying, spreading and/or harvesting machinery&nbsp;</li><li>Experience operating modern GPS-guided agricultural equipment&nbsp;</li><li>Good mechanical aptitude and practical machinery maintenance skills &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to conduct pre-start inspections, routine servicing and minor repairs&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to identify mechanical and operational problems&nbsp;</li><li>Strong awareness of safe machinery operating procedures&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, particularly during seeding and harvest&nbsp;</li><li>Current driver's licence&nbsp;</li><li>HC or MC driver's licence desirable, or willingness to obtain&nbsp;</li><li>ChemCert accreditation desirable&nbsp;</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Permanent, full-time employment&nbsp;</li><li>Salary of $80,000 – $90,000 per annum + superannuation, depending on skills and experience&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunity to operate modern broadacre agricultural machinery and equipment&nbsp;</li><li>Varied machinery work throughout the cropping cycle&nbsp;</li><li>Stable employment within an established family farming business&nbsp;</li><li>Supportive working environment where practical skills and initiative are valued&nbsp;</li><li>Housing and utilities may be available&nbsp;</li><li>Work vehicle may be available&nbsp;</li></ul>

We are seeking an experienced Plant Operator to join our broadacre cropping operation in Kellerberrin, Western Australia.

Mobile Plant Operator

Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant OperatorGlenrose Farms is an established agricultural enterprise located in Woodanilling, Western Australia, specialising in crop type/farming operations. We are committed to sustainable farming practices and producing high-quality agricultural products. Due to ongoing growth and difficulty sourcing suitably skilled local workers, we are seeking an experienced Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator to join our team on a full-time basis.Jobs including but not limited to spreading, spraying, chaser bin, seeding, fencing, sheep mustering, animal husbandry, crop inspections/maintenance.&nbsp;&nbsp; <h3>Benefits</h3>The successful applicant will be responsible for operating and maintaining agricultural and horticultural mobile plant and machinery to support crop production, harvesting and general farm operations. This is a hands-on role requiring practical experience operating agricultural machinery, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3>The duties of the position will include, but are not limited to:· Operating agricultural and horticultural mobile plant including tractors, harvesters, loaders, sprayers and other specialised farming equipment.· Operating machinery for planting, cultivation, fertilising, spraying and harvesting activities.· Preparing agricultural land for planting and crop production.· Monitoring crop harvesting operations and ensuring machinery is operated efficiently.· Loading, transporting and handling agricultural products and materials.· Conducting routine inspections, cleaning, servicing and basic maintenance of machinery.· Identifying mechanical faults and reporting maintenance requirements.· Adjusting and calibrating machinery to suit different crops, soil conditions and operational requirements.· Maintaining accurate records of machinery operation and maintenance activities.· Following workplace health and safety procedures and environmental requirements.· Assisting with general farm duties as required.· Working collaboratively with farm management and other agricultural workers. <h3>Qualification & experience</h3>The successful applicant will ideally have:· Demonstrated experience operating agricultural and horticultural mobile plant and machinery.· Experience working in a commercial farming or horticultural environment.· Ability to safely operate tractors, harvesters and other agricultural equipment.· Strong understanding of agricultural machinery operation and maintenance.· Ability to identify and report mechanical issues.· Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.· Ability to work outdoors and undertake physically demanding tasks.· Commitment to workplace health and safety practices.. Rural Fire Awareness. &nbsp;Applicant must have a relevant certificate II or III or a minimum of one year of relevant experience.

Be a-part of a passionate farming operation operating modern farm machinery, prioritising personal development, on the job training and quality work

Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

About the RoleWe are seeking full-time Agricultural Mobile Plant Operators – MULTIPLE POSITIONS- &nbsp;to join our team in Hyden WA. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation of large-scale agricultural machinery and broadacre farming equipment to support all phases of the cropping cycle.Key Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Operation of large-scale machinery and broadacre farming equipment, including tractor-drawn plant, self-propelled sprayers, and combine harvesters</li><li>Assist with preparation and positioning of plant for the implementation of each part of the cropping cycle</li><li>Assist in all aspects of farm maintenance, including clearing laneways, catchments, and management of remnant vegetation</li><li>Assist with servicing and minor repairs or fabrications of machinery and grain storage facilities, in alignment with the delivery of cropping operations</li><li>Input data in record keeping systems across rainfall, paddock, plant, and machinery</li><li>Supply reports on stock levels of cropping inputs on hand, including fuel, oil, fertiliser, and chemicals used during planting operations</li><li>Provide training and supervision of seasonal and casual staff and contractors in a manner that ensures compliance with workplace health and safety requirements</li></ul>Skills and Experience Required<ul><li>Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in agricultural plant operation or an equivalent role</li><li>Knowledge of agricultural machinery, chemicals, and use of farming equipment</li><li>Understanding of controlled traffic farming, including experience with Greenstar technology</li><li>Good computer literacy and ability to use farming programs and record keeping systems</li><li>Driver's licence required; HC/MC licence preferred or willingness to obtain</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a small team</li><li>Willingness to work in a regional and remote location</li><li>English language proficiency required</li><li>Must be available to work in person at Hyden WA&nbsp;</li></ul>Only genuine candidates will be contacted.&nbsp;&nbsp;

We are seeking full-time Agricultural Mobile Plant Operators – MULTIPLE POSITIONS- to join our team in Hyden WA

Agricultural Mobile Plant Operator – MULTIPLE POSITIONS

&nbsp;Senior Piggery StockpersonLocation: Yornaning, Shire of Cuballing, Western AustraliaEmployment Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: AUD $80,000 – $85,000 per annum&nbsp;&nbsp;About Yornaning FarmsOur client, Yornaning Grazing, is an established agricultural enterprise based in Yornaning, Western Australia, with operations across livestock and cropping activities.They are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Piggery Stockperson to join their team. This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced livestock professional who is passionate about pig production, animal welfare and maintaining high production standards.The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day care, breeding and management of pigs, while also supervising and mentoring less experienced staff and supporting the efficient operation of the piggery.&nbsp;&nbsp;About the RoleAs a Senior Piggery Stockperson, you will oversee daily piggery activities, ensuring livestock are properly cared for and that operations are conducted in accordance with animal welfare, biosecurity, quality assurance and workplace safety requirements.You will play an important role in supporting livestock health and production outcomes while assisting with the supervision and development of farm staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Supervising site operations, including staff, physical resources, consumables, documentation, safety requirements and measurement devices.</li><li>Maintaining compliance with the farm's Quality Assurance program and ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.</li><li>Overseeing accurate data collection and recording to support stock and inventory control.</li><li>Implementing preventative maintenance programs to minimise downtime.</li><li>Supervising trial sheds and collecting and recording data in accordance with trial protocols.</li><li>Selecting breeding stock and pigs for sale.</li><li>Leading and participating in daily livestock inspections to ensure pigs are properly fed, watered and cared for.</li><li>Supervising and mentoring less experienced Stockpersons.</li><li>Assessing, identifying and treating compromised animals in accordance with the Herd Health Plan and industry standards.</li><li>Humanely euthanising sick or injured animals in accordance with relevant animal welfare requirements.</li><li>Conducting post-mortem examinations of deceased stock and reporting findings.</li><li>Collecting boar semen and undertaking processing duties within the artificial insemination laboratory.</li><li>Supervising and participating in animal mating, including artificial insemination.</li><li>Overseeing the birthing process, including internal assessments during parturition to reduce stillbirths.</li><li>Participating in company and industry training sessions and workshops as required.</li><li>Performing any additional duties as directed by the Unit Manager.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Experience Required&nbsp;<ul><li>AQF Certificate III in Agriculture (Pig Production) or equivalent qualification, as assessed by a registered training organisation, plus a minimum of three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in a medium to large-scale commercial piggery; OR</li><li>At least five (5) years of recent and relevant experience working in a medium to large-scale commercial piggery.</li><li>Proven ability to supervise staff and manage daily piggery operations.</li><li>Strong knowledge of livestock health, breeding and nutrition practices.</li><li>Ability to maintain accurate records and follow biosecurity procedures.</li><li>Commitment to animal welfare and farm safety practices.</li><li>Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.</li></ul>What They Offer&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive salary package of AUD $80,000 – $85,000 per annum.</li><li>Full-time, permanent employment in regional Western Australia.</li><li>Supportive and experienced team environment.</li><li>Opportunity to work within an established commercial piggery operation.</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to livestock production, animal welfare and farm operations.</li></ul>

Yornaning Grazing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Piggery Stockperson to join their team.

Senior Piggery Stockperson

Position: FitterCompany: Elpha Contracting Pty LtdLocation: Esperance, Western AustraliaThe Fitter (General) is responsible for assembling, fitting, and installing metal parts and sub-assemblies to construct production machinery and horticultural and civil equipment. This role involves setting up equipment on-site and ensuring all parts fit correctly according to specifications. The position requires regular maintenance and fault diagnosis of mechanical systems to ensure operational efficiency.Tasks<ul><li>Study technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine required materials and methods.</li><li>Check manufactured parts for accuracy and fit using precision measuring instruments.</li><li>Cut, thread, bend, and install hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.</li><li>Assemble and fit machined parts into sub-assemblies and complete units.</li><li>Test the operation of assembled equipment to ensure correct functionality.</li><li>Diagnose faults in mechanical systems and production machinery.</li><li>Repair and replace defective parts in industrial machines.</li><li>Set up and adjust metalworking machines and tools for operation.</li><li>Apply techniques such as welding, brazing, and soldering to join metal parts.</li><li>Calibrate equipment controls and mechanisms to standard operating specifications.</li></ul>Responsibilities<ul><li>Ensure all mechanical equipment operates within required specifications and parameters.</li><li>Maintain workplace safety standards during all fitting and maintenance operations.</li><li>Manage the scheduled maintenance of plant machinery and production equipment.</li><li>Provide technical guidance regarding mechanical systems to management.</li><li>Oversee the accuracy of assembled parts and equipment.</li><li>Minimise equipment downtime through systematic fault diagnosis.</li><li>Complete all required compliance documentation for maintenance work.</li><li>Coordinate with other technical staff during equipment installation and repair.</li></ul>Qualification RequirementsThis position requires an AQF Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or a relevant field, which must include at least two years of on-the-job training. Alternatively, an AQF Certificate IV is suitable for this role.Skills<ul><li>Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.</li><li>Ability to use precision measuring instruments accurately.</li><li>Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.</li><li>Competency in operating hand and power metalworking tools.</li><li>Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic system installation.</li><li>Welding and metal joining capabilities.</li><li>Understanding of workplace health and safety regulations.</li><li>Analytical problem-solving skills for mechanical issues.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Opportunities for career growth and development</li><li>Work with a reputable company in the industry</li></ul>Apply Here [Link to application page]Recruiter Email [email protected]

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