Farm Operations Assistant
📍 Location: Kojonup, WA
💰 Salary: $80K - $100K (Negotiable based on experience) + Housing + Work Ute
🕒 Full-Time, Permanent Position
Are you a skilled farm worker looking to make a lasting impact on a thriving mixed enterprise farm? We’re on the lookout for an experienced Farm Operations Assistant to join our dynamic. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience across a wide variety of tasks, with room for growth and development.
About the Role:
As a Farm Operations Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in the daily operations of our mixed enterprise farm. You’ll assist with seeding, spreading, spraying, machinery maintenance, and livestock management. With a focus on efficiency and high standards, you will also have the opportunity to learn new skills in areas like spraying, spraying, and management tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
✔ Farm Operations: Assist with seeding, spreading, spraying, harvest duties, livestock feeding and movements, paddock preparation, and more.
✔ Machinery Operation & Maintenance: Operate and maintain modern machinery.
✔ Livestock Management: Some involvement in animal husbandry, including sheep care, stock movements, and feeding.
✔ Mechanical Support: Perform basic machinery repairs and maintenance, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
✔ Logistics Management: Assist in planning and executing daily farm tasks, ensuring efficient workflow.
✔ Community Engagement: Support and encourage local community involvement, from sports to volunteering!
About You:
✅ Previous experience in farm work (cropping and livestock)
✅ Mechanical hands-on attitude
✅ Experience with or willingness to learn GPS-guided machinery
✅ Ability to work independently and as part of a small, close-knit team
✅ HR or MC truck licence preferred (but not essential)
✅ A good sense of humour and willingness to pitch in where needed
What’s on Offer?
⭐ Competitive Salary: $80K - $100K, negotiable based on experience
🏡 On-Farm Housing: Spacious 4-bedroom family home with utilities included
🚗 Work Ute: Ute + fuel for farm duties
🌱 Career Growth: Long-term opportunities for skill development and progression in a supportive environment
🕒 Work-Life Balance: Flexible approach to work-life balance with time off for community engagement and personal activities
If you’re looking for a rewarding role on a well-established farm with great benefits, this is the job for you.