Farm Hand / Machinery Operator

AtOne AGRI; Hay; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Customised Farm Management, overseeing Noongaburra Farm near Hay, NSW, is seeking a reliable Farm Hand / Machinery Operator to join the team and support day-to-day cropping and farm operations.

You will operate John Deere machinery, perform pre-start checks and basic maintenance, assist with irrigation and crop production, and maintain accurate records while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in broadacre or irrigated farming preferred.
• Confident with tractors and modern agricultural machinery.
• Experience with GPS/auto-steer systems highly regarded.
• Proactive mechanical aptitude and machinery care.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate John Deere farm machinery and precision planters.
• Perform pre-start checks, routine servicing and basic maintenance.
• Assist with irrigation operations and crop production activities.
• Maintain accurate machinery, spray and operational records.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Work independently and as part of the farm team.

Skills

Tractor operation

GPS / Auto-steer systems

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Customised Farm Management is an independent agricultural asset management company overseeing large-scale operations across Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. Our diverse portfolio includes irrigated summer crops, winter dryland cereals, livestock and permanent crop developments such as citrus, kiwifruit, almonds and pistachios, placing us at the forefront of innovation in Australian agriculture.

The Farming Operation

Noongaburra Farm is situated just 12 kilometres from the vibrant town of Hay, along the scenic Murrumbidgee River. The property typically supports 1,000 hectares of irrigated summer crops and between 1,500 and 2,000 hectares of irrigated winter crops, offering a diverse and productive agricultural environment.

About the role

We're seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Hand / Machinery Operator to join the team and support day-to-day cropping and general farm operations. Working closely with the Farm Manager, this hands-on role will involve operating and maintaining farm machinery, assisting with irrigation and crop production activities, and helping to maintain the property and its infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

Safely operate John Deere farm machinery and precision planters.

Complete machinery pre-start checks, routine servicing and basic maintenance.

Assist with irrigation operations, including monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems.

Support crop production activities as directed by the Farm Manager.

Monitor machinery performance and promptly report faults or maintenance requirements.

Assist with general property, workshop and infrastructure maintenance.

Maintain accurate machinery, spray and operational records as required.

Follow workplace health, safety and environmental procedures.

Work effectively both independently and as part of the farm team.

About you

Previous experience in broadacre or irrigated farming is preferred.

Confidence operating tractors and modern agricultural machinery.

Experience with GPS and auto-steer systems is highly regarded.

Practical mechanical aptitude and a proactive approach to machinery care.

A reliable, safety-focused attitude and willingness to undertake varied farm duties.

Ability to work extended hours during peak sowing and harvest periods.

Effective communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

A current driver's licence; an HC licence and ChemCert are desirable.

Must have their own accommodation.

A competitive hourly rate, depending on experience.

Supportive, forward-thinking team culture.

Genuine career progression opportunities.