Australian Wheat Harvest 2026

Staff 360; Albury City; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals included at many locations

Harvest positions commencing October 0

Job summary

Staff 360 is recruiting experienced farm machinery operators for the 2026 Australian grain harvest. Roles include Combine Harvester Operators, Tractor Drivers, Chaser Bin Operators, and Experienced Farm Hands across NSW, WA and VIC.

Accommodation and meals are provided, with start dates in October 2026. Eligible candidates will have broadacre harvest experience, ability to operate large machinery, and a current driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in broadacre cropping or harvest operations.
• Ability to operate large-scale agricultural machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic servicing skills.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting wheat, barley, canola and lupins.
• Operate combines with fronts up to 45 feet.
• Chaser bin and grain cart operations.
• Machinery servicing, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Spraying, cultivation and general farm operations.
• Work as part of a harvest team during peak seasonal periods.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Operate large machinery

Current driver’s licence

Tools

John Deere S-Series"

Case IH Axial-Flow

Claas Lexion

GPS guidance/auto-steer

Yield mapping/ harvest monitoring

Job description

2026 Australian Harvest Jobs – Experienced Machinery Operators Wanted

Staff 360 is recruiting experienced farm machinery operators for the 2026 Australian grain harvest. Opportunities are available with progressive broadacre farming businesses across Australia's major grain-growing regions.

Locations

NSW – Moree, Narrabri, Walgett, Temora
WA – Geraldton, Esperance, Albany
VIC – Horsham, Ballarat

Positions Available

• Combine Harvester Operators
• Tractor Drivers
• Chaser Bin Operators
• Experienced Farm Hands

Equipment & Technology

• John Deere S-Series combines and tractors
• Case IH Axial-Flow harvesters and Steiger tractors
• Claas Lexion harvesters
• Self-propelled boom sprayers
• GPS guidance and auto-steer systems
• Yield mapping and harvest monitoring technology

Duties May Include

• Harvesting wheat, barley, canola and lupins
• Operating combines with fronts up to 45 feet
• Chaser bin and grain cart operations
• Machinery servicing, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Spraying, cultivation and general farm operations
• Working as part of a harvest team during peak seasonal periods

Requirements

• Previous broadacre cropping or harvest experience
• Proven ability to operate large-scale agricultural machinery
• Mechanical aptitude and servicing skills
• Ability to work long hours during harvest periods
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Current driver's licence

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates from $32–$40+ per hour depending on experience
• Accommodation provided
• Meals included at many locations
• Harvest positions commencing October 2026
• Potential for ongoing employment with leading Australian farming businesses

www.staff360.com.au
Staff 360 Pty Ltd
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists | Over 25 Years in Australian Agriculture

Additional information

• Work for market leading farms - family run & corporate
• Competitive hourly rates with accommodation provided
• Latest machinery & ag technologies