Senior Farm Hand - Wongan Hills WA

Wongan Hills FullTime
  • Package inclusive of modern on-farm accommodation, electricity, phone.
  • 5 weeks leave per year and salary protection insurance.
  • Work with the latest technologies and machinery.

Lawson Grains is Australia’s leading corporate farmer through investments in People, Environments and Best Practice.

We are excited to invite applications for the permanent position of Senior Farm Hand at our Wongan Hills aggregation, located adjacent to the township of Wongan Hills, in the Northern Wheatbelt region of WA.

Are you looking for the next step in your career? Assist with daily operations of large broad acre cropping aggregation at our Wongan Hills location.


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 with the ability to direct others to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Is able to be flexible and maintain a positive attitude towards the team and task at hand when the pressure is on.

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- HC licence an advantage but not essential.
  • A modern and diligent approach to WHS. 
  • A passion for broad acre farming.
  • A positive attitude toward technology.
  • Minimum for 2 years’ experience operating Boom sprays.
  • High level of experience in broad acre grain cropping production including the operation and maintenance of all associated plant, equipment, machinery, and chemical handling.

We will offer you:

  • An opportunity for supported career growth and personal development.
  • Paid overtime during peak periods (seeding and harvest).
  • Workplace safety and wellbeing where we ‘walk the talk’.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program – includes free counselling, annual medical & skin health checks and more.


This is an ongoing secure and flexible role working full days. If this great opportunity sounds like you, please apply at employment@lawsongrains.com

To have a confidential discussion about the position with the Farm Manager call Aaron Falconer on 0427 711 278. 

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Job Details

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Location : Wongan Hills
Work Type : FullTime
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Post Date : 2023-03-01
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Reference : 5310