Experienced Sprayrig Operator

Fairfield Farming; Moree; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised housing

Work Ute

Good wages

Friendly working environment

Career growth in agriculture

Job summary

Fairfield Farming is seeking a motivated Sprayrig Operator to manage broadacre spraying and camera spraying operations near Moree. You will also assist with planting, spreading, and other farm duties on-site and on contracting jobs.

The role requires ChemCert, a valid driver’s licence (HC preferred), and a willingness to learn. You will contribute to maintenance, operate diverse machinery, and live in a subsidised housing arrangement in Moree.

Qualifications

• ChemCert course is required if not held already.
• A current driver’s licence is mandatory; HC licence is favourable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to various farm duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate broadacre spraying equipment including camera spraying.
• Assist planting and spreading tasks.
• Perform general farm duties on client farms and contracting sites.
• Conduct routine maintenance on spraying equipment and other machinery.
• Load grain, deliver to depots and assist with silos and storage tasks.

Skills

Spraying operations

Attention to detail

Mechanical ability

Independent worker

Willingness to learn

Education

ChemCert course

Heavy Vehicle licence (HC) preferred

Valid driver’s licence

Tools

Fendt Rogator with Weedit Cameras

Magnum 335 with Sonic Weedit

JD 9430T

Boss 12m tyne

Amazone 3PL Spreader

Iveco prime mover

Job description

Fairfield Farming are looking for a motivated, experienced Sprayrig Operator. We are a broadacre dryland family farm situated 25km from Moree NSW.

The main role will include all aspects of spraying from broadacre to optical camera spraying but also will include planting, spreading and other various farm duties both on the clients farm and also on a contracting basis.

Ideally the candidate will have:

• Succesful applicant must complete the ChemCert course if not held already


• HC truck licence favourable but not essential however a current drivers license is a must


• Willingness to learn


• Excellent knowledge of spraying both broadacre and camera spraying as our contracting clients require attention to detail for these activities


• Sound mechanical ability


• Be able to work independently & unsupervised.

What is supplied for the successful candidate:

• Subsidised 2bed/2bath House in a desirable location in Moree


• Work Ute


• Good Wages


• Friendly working environments


• Ability to grow career in the Agricultural Industry

The role, whilst operating machinery will also include general farm duties, farm maintenance & machinery maintenance as well on the following:

• Broadacre Spraying (Fendt Rogator with Weedit Cameras) & Tow behind Camera Spraying (Magnum 335 & Sonic Weedit)


• Planting (JD 9430T & Boss 12m tyne)


• Amazone 3PL Spreader


• Operation of Iveco prime mover single tipper


• Out loading of grain from silos


• Delivery of grain to various depots/feedlots


• Slashing/Property maintenance

Join our friendly, family-run farming operation where you're valued as part of the team, not just another worker. We pride ourselves on a supportive and flexible workplace that recognises everyone has different needs both on and off the farm. Whether it’s adjusting hours around family commitments or creating opportunities to learn new skills, we work with you to make it fit. In return, we ask for a strong work ethic, an applicant who is trustworthy, attention to detail, and a positive attitude while on the job. If you’re someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in doing things right, and wants to be part of a team that genuinely cares, then our farm is the place for you