Farm Hand

Harvest Road Group is a family-owned West Australian integrated Cattle, Beef and Aquaculture business. Our diverse operations span the entire state, from the majestic Kimberley region in the north down to the scenic beauty of Albany in the south, partnering with over 1,400 small businesses to deliver Western Australia's quality produce to our customers across Australia and around the world through our lead brands Harvey Beef and Leeuwin Coast.

Do you have previous Farm Hand experience within an intensive pasture operation?

If you are enthusiastic and love to work outdoors then we have the perfect opportunity for you

The Backgrounding Properties:

New Norcia Farm is located next to the historic township of New Norcia. It is a 7975ha property which has a frontage to the Moore River and is located 132km north of Perth in Western Australia.

Koojan Downs Farm: is located 30kms from Moora, 160kms north of Perth in Western Australia and is a 10,000ha property.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a full-time permanent Farm Hand to join our friendly team based at New Norcia Farm and Koojan Downs Farm.

**Please note that this is a permanent position so is not suitable for those on short term /working holiday visas**

Within this role you will facilitate our pasture operations involving various aspects of the day-to-day farm operation including machinery operation and regulatory record keeping.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with a variety of farming tasks, including planting, harvesting, and maintaining pastures.
• Operating and basic maintenance of farming equipment and machinery e.g. tractors and associated planting and spraying equipment with care and efficiency.
• Carrying out work programs as devised with the Business Unit Manager - Farming.
• Chemical applications via boom, and hand spraying.
• Participating in ongoing training through toolbox talks to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Carry out safe operation of farm machinery as part of seeding and feeding operations.
• Other duties as required.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a farm hand or in an agricultural role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and diligent work ethic.
• Adaptability and the willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
• Strong focus on safety and bio-security standards.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Be flexible in working hours, including weekend work.
• Physically fit to meet the inherent requirements of the role, including manual handling tasks.
• Hold a current driver's licence.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording data.
• Moderate computer skills.
• Ability to carry out instruction.

What Harvest Road Offers:

• Lifestyle: Escape the hustle and bustle of city life, and immerse yourself in a peaceful, remote environment.
• Accommodation: Accommodation located nearby, providing you with a comfortable and convenient living space.
• Community: Be a part of a friendly, close-knit community, where support is always at hand.
• Work-Life Balance: Experience a balanced lifestyle, where work and leisure coexist harmoniously.
• Competitive Remuneration: Industry standards are our baseline. We take into account your individual experience and skills to ensure you are being rewarded fairly for what you bring to the role.

Join a company that is passionate about the animal welfare and the beef industry, and who fosters a supportive workplace culture where people are valued.

Please follow the 'Apply' button to submit your application to join one of Western Australia's largest agri-food businesses. Applicants should present with a cover letter and current resume.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community in which we live and work. We encourage Indigenous Australians, people with a disability and people of all ages, culturally diverse backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation to apply.