Senior Farm Hand

We are excited to invite applications for the permanent positions of Senior Farm Hand at our Wongan Hills aggregation.

Assist the Operations Manager with daily operations of a large broad acre cropping aggregation.

Lawson Grains is Australia’s leading corporate farmer through investments in People, Environments and Best Practice. This has been achieved through a team of passionate people and stakeholders who are engaged in the industry for the long run.

In your new role you will:

• Safely operate farm plant, equipment, vehicles, and machinery for the cropping programs.
• Keep records of sowing, fertilizer, spraying and machinery maintenance.
• Assist the Farm Management with annual maintenance and capital improvement programs.
• Work independently and as part of a team within Lawson guidelines and policies.

You will have:

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with good attention to detail, a strong work ethic and ability to follow process.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of farming operations, including record keeping.
• Drivers’ licence essential.
• A modern and diligent approach to WH&S.
• A passion for broad acre farming and having fun at work.
• Experienced in broad acre grain cropping production including the operation of all associated plant and machinery and chemical handling is a must.
• Formal qualifications or studying agriculture is desirable but not essential.

We will offer you:

• The opportunity to work with a fun, outgoing, tight knit team who are passionate about their work and play!
• An opportunity for supported career growth and personal development.
• Paid overtime.
• Workplace safety and wellbeing where we ‘walk the talk’.
• Employee Wellbeing Program – includes free counselling, annual wellbeing allowance, annual medical & skin health checks and more.