Farm Hand Operator

Gunn Agri Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Competitive hourly rates

Potential for ongoing employment

Job summary

Gunn Agri Partners is recruiting seasonal operators and farm hands to support harvest programs across several large-scale broadacre cropping operations throughout Australia. You will join farm teams during the 2026 harvest season, operating modern machinery and supporting day-to-day harvest activities.

Roles involve headers, tractors, chaser bins and grain handling, with accommodation provided and potential for ongoing work after harvest.

Qualifications

• Experience operating broadacre harvest machinery such as headers, tractors and support equipment.
• Experience with grain handling and chaser bin operations is a plus.
• Prior harvest experience or working in a hands-on agricultural environment is valued.

Responsibilities

• Operate broadacre harvest machinery, including headers, tractors and support equipment
• Operate chaser bins and grain handling equipment
• Assist with grain cartage, storage and general harvest operations
• Support general farm activities as required
• Work safely as part of a team during busy harvest operations

Skills

Header operation

Chaser bin operation

Grain handling

Tractor operation

Harvest experience

Tools

John Deere Ops Centre

Job description

Join Us for Harvest 2026

We are currently recruiting seasonal operators and farm hands to support harvest programs across several large-scale broadacre cropping operations throughout Australia.

Join Us for Harvest 2026

We are currently recruiting seasonal operators and farm hands to support harvest programs across several large-scale broadacre cropping operations throughout Australia.

These roles will work as part of farm teams during the upcoming 2026 harvest season, operating modern machinery and supporting day-to-day harvest activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate broadacre harvest machinery, including headers, tractors and support equipment
• Operate chaser bins and grain handling equipment
• Assist with grain cartage, storage and general harvest operations
• Support general farm activities as required
• Work safely as part of a team during busy harvest operations

About You

We are looking for motivated and reliable people who enjoy working in a hands-on agricultural environment. You might be a seasoned harvest worker, or just starting out.

Experience in any of the following will be highly regarded:

• Header operation
• Chaser bin operation
• Grain handling
• Tractor or machinery operation
• Previous broadacre cropping or harvest experience

You Will Also Have

• A strong work ethic and ability to work extended hours during harvest
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A valid driver’s licence and Australian Working Rights
• Willingness to work in regional locations
• Previous experience using John Deere Ops Centre - Desirable

What’s On Offer

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience
• Work within modern, safe and large-scale farming operations
• Accomodation provided
• Potential for ongoing employment after harvest

About the Locations

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At Faulkner Farming we manage mixed farming properties on behalf of institutional investors, with a strong focus on modern and innovative sustainable practices.

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At Wilga Farming Australia we’re building resilient, productive mixed farming systems grounded in sustainable land stewardship principles, continuous improvement and genuine care for the environment and communities.

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At Meldora Land Management we integrate regenerative cropping and livestock production with ecological restoration to deliver productive, resilient and sustainable farming systems.

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