FARM MANAGER, HYDEN WA
Rural Enterprises
- Hyden, WA
- $100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Family-owned 8,000Ha mixed cropping and sheep program in Hyden;
- Crops include canola, barley, wheat, pasture rotations and export hay;
- Located 290kms south-east of Perth;
- Close to a vibrant small community with good amenities & local school;
- School bus daily runs for local Hyden primary school;
- Encouragement of flexible employment opportunities for couples/families;
- Well maintained machinery;
- Team of 2, plus seasonal casuals.
- All-encompassing management position, overseeing cropping, spraying, seeding, harvest and all associated tasks;
- Predominantly trade lambs. Currently running approx. 8,000 trade lambs;
- Future goal is to expand trade lamb program;
- Leadership responsibilities and staff supervision of a small team;
- Admin support provided from the main office in Esperance;
- Truck driving at harvest;
- Machinery: CASE machinery – Steiger Quadtrac, Case Optum, Bredal Spreader, Miller Condor Sprayer, 80ft seeder bar and Morris air cart;
- Machinery operation and maintenance: Mechanical repairs and servicing;
- General farm duties as require.
- Strong passion for farming especially in cropping;
- 5+ years experience in cropping operations (Seeding, spraying, harvesting);
- 2+ years experience in broadacre machinery operation;
- Ability to lead & manage a small, close-knit team;
- ChemCert license or willing to obtain;
- MC truck license desirable;
- Must be a non-smoker/vaper.
- Attractive salary package starting from $100,000 plus house and utilities, work vehicle and super;
- Approx 50hrs per week, standard working hours;
- Accommodation: Modern housing options – suitable for families, couples and singles;
- Work vehicle supplied including running costs.