Farm Machinery Operator: Irrigation & Cotton Cropping (NSW)

Staff 360; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Great wages

Job summary

Staff 360 is seeking two Machinery Operators for a mixed crop farm in NSW, west of Moree. The roles cover cotton and cereal cropping, including irrigation duties and general farm tasks across the season.

Experience with tractors and GPS-guided machinery is essential; candidates with irrigation familiarity and a proactive, flexible approach will fit the team. Seasonal 3–6 months with accommodation provided.

Qualifications

• Experience operating tractors and cropping machinery.
• Familiarity with GPS and guidance systems.
• Mechanical awareness and basic servicing skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow directions.
• Willingness to assist with irrigation and some physical farm work.
• Flexibility to work longer hours during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and modern GPS-guided cropping machinery.
• Cultivation, ripping and paddock preparation.
• Cotton planting and general cropping operations; irrigate as needed.
• Support wheat harvest ground crew.
• Carry out machinery servicing, preventative maintenance and general farm duties.

Skills

Tractor operation

Cropping machinery operation

GPS guidance systems

Mechanical servicing basics

Independence & following directions

Irrigation assistance

Willingness to work long hours

Tools

GPS guidance systems

Job description

Staff 360 is seeking two Machinery Operators for a mixed crop farm in NSW, west of Moree. The roles cover cotton and cereal cropping, including irrigation duties and general farm tasks across the season.

Experience with tractors and GPS-guided machinery is essential; candidates with irrigation familiarity and a proactive, flexible approach will fit the team. Seasonal 3–6 months with accommodation provided.