Genereal Farm Hand
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General Farm Hand
Full-time
Mixed farming
Family home included
Pets welcome
Flexible start
4,800ha
Total farm size
2,600ha
Under crop
~5,000
Head of sheep
5km
To Tambellup
Join Uranbah Estate — a well-established mixed enterprise in the heart of the Great Southern. An excellent opportunity for a capable General Farm Hand looking for a long-term role within a professional, family-run business that values quality workmanship, safety and work-life balance.
🌾 About the farm
Uranbah Estate is a 4,800 ha mixed enterprise with approximately 2,600 ha under crop and the balance supporting a strong sheep operation.
Cropping program:
• Canola, wheat and barley
Livestock enterprise:
• Approximately 5,000 sheep
• 4 sets of steel yards
• 3 shearing sheds
• Around 33% of non-cropping land sown to pasture
Machinery and equipment:
• John Deere 9510R 4WD tractor
• Ausplow DBS seeder with Simplicity aircart
• Case Magnum tractor
• Sonic 8000L boom spray
• New Holland 9.90 header
• Case 2388 header
• Kenworth truck with Base Fab tippers
Technology:
• John Deere and Trimble GPS
• Pro Trakker guidance systems
👷 About the role
A full-time general farm hand position supporting all aspects of the cropping and sheep enterprises. You'll work closely with the owners, seasonal staff and contractors, while also being trusted to work independently when required.
🔸 Machinery operation during seeding, spreading and harvest
🔸 Truck driving during harvest and busy periods
🔸 Spraying operations if experienced and capable
🔸 General machinery maintenance and servicing
🔸 Workshop jobs and repairs
🔸 Assisting with sheep work as required
✅ What you'll need
✔ Ideally 2+ years broadacre or mixed farming experience
✔ Capable operators with strong references will be considered
✔ C class licence required
✔ HR or MC licence preferred — opportunity to upskill to MC
✔ Chemcert or similar preferred
✔ Good communication skills and attention to detail
✔ Ability to work well in a team and independently
✔ Reliable, safety-focused and professional approach to work
🏠 Accommodation
Quality on-farm housing available — two options:
Option 1: 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom family home (unfurnished)
Option 2: Additional fully furnished house also available
Both include:
• Power and water provided
• Reverse cycle air conditioning
• Fireplace
• Garage and yard space
• Domestic pets welcome
• New flooring throughout and recently painted
💰 What's on offer
| Pay | Competitive — negotiable on experience |
| Superannuation | Yes — paid in addition to salary |
| Work vehicle | Provided for farm use |
| Accommodation | Quality family housing on farm |
| Hours (off-peak) | ~45 hrs/week + overtime during peak periods |
| Work-life balance | Strong fatigue management focus; flexibility during quieter periods |
| Career | Long-term role with growing responsibility over time |
🏡 Location & community
Located 5 km from Tambellup (small supermarket, bank, post office, primary school, doctor) and 38 km from Katanning (Woolworths, primary and high schools, full medical services and shopping).
Community highlights:
🏉 Local sporting clubs and new sporting facilities
🤝 Strong community and social scene
🌱 Active local cropping group
🚗 Multiple large towns within an hour — Katanning, Gnowangerup and Kojonup
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