Agricultural Machinery Operator: Grain, Cotton & Earthworks

Staff 360; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm accommodation

Meals provided on selected programs

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Staff 360 is seeking experienced Agricultural Machinery Operators for immediate starts across cotton, grain and earthworks in Moree District and North West NSW. Roles include grain harvesting, cotton planting, spraying, cultivation and earthmoving on large farm operations.

Accommodation is available on many programs, with competitive hourly rates and potential longer-term opportunities across established farming operations in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating large agricultural machinery or heavy earthmoving plant.
• Background in broadacre cropping, cotton farming, civil earthworks or agricultural infrastructure.
• Experience with one or more of the machinery types listed above.
• Familiarity with GPS guidance, auto-steer and precision farming systems highly regarded.
• Practical mechanical knowledge, daily servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to operate machinery safely and independently.
• Willingness to work extended hours during busy seasonal programs.
• Current driver’s licence and relevant machinery tickets or licences where required.

Responsibilities

• Operate grain harvesters, tractors, sprayers and earthmoving equipment as part of routine field operations.
• Conduct pre-start checks, minor maintenance and fuel management.
• Support routine field tasks across cotton, grain, and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with farm teams to ensure efficient operation and safety.
• Adapt to multiple machines and handling varied seasonal workloads.
• Follow safety protocols and report issues promptly.

Skills

Machinery Operation

Broadacre Cropping

Cotton Farming

GPS Guidance

Auto-steer Systems

Preventive Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Tools

John Deere Machinery

Case IH Equipment

New Holland Equipment

CLAAS Headers

Rogator Sprayers

Earthmoving Machinery

Job description

Staff 360 is seeking experienced Agricultural Machinery Operators for immediate starts across cotton, grain and earthworks in Moree District and North West NSW. Roles include grain harvesting, cotton planting, spraying, cultivation and earthmoving on large farm operations.

Accommodation is available on many programs, with competitive hourly rates and potential longer-term opportunities across established farming operations in the region.