Farming Machinery Operator, CLERMONT QLD

AusAG Rural; Clermont; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm accommodation

Work ute provided

Animals negotiable

Job summary

AusAG Rural is seeking an experienced Farming Machinery Operator to join their 20,000-acre dryland cropping operation near Clermont, QLD. You will run modern broadacre machinery across planting, spraying and harvesting, reporting to the Farm Manager, and contributing to seasonal targets.

On-farm accommodation and a work ute are provided to successful applicants, with a supportive team and a strong regional ag community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating machinery in cropping or broadacre farming.
• Sound understanding of dryland broadacre cropping operations.
• Reliable, self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Current driver's licence (truck licence advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Operate modern broadacre machinery across planting, spraying and harvesting.
• Perform general farm duties including infrastructure works.
• Maintain machinery to a high operational standard.
• Collaborate with the team to meet seasonal production targets.

Skills

Machinery operation

Broadacre farming

Crop farming

Driver's licence

Job description

Farming Machinery Operator, CLERMONT QLD

9 June 2026 | AUSAG RURAL Cropping Jobs, AUSAG RURAL Machinery Jobs, JOBS in Queensland

• Work across 20,000 dryland cropping acres within a large-scale, modern operation.
• Operate modern machinery across the full end-to-end cropping cycle.
• Enjoy on-farm accommodation, work ute provided, and a supportive team culture in a strong ag community.

Our client is a family-owned and operated dryland farming and Wagyu breeding/backgrounding enterprise located approximately 85km north-east of Clermont and 100km from Moranbah. The business spans three aggregating properties covering 45,000 acres, including 20,000 acres of dryland farming used to grow forage crops for backgrounding steers. As a prominent regional employer, they pride themselves on sustainable growth and adapting to the evolving landscape of modern agriculture. The Clermont region offers a welcoming agricultural community and an excellent rural lifestyle.
The successful candidate within this role will report directly to the Farm Manager/Operations Manager. This role would suit an experienced machinery operator or someone with an agricultural background eager to expand their skillset within a progressive and well-resourced operation that invests in its people. An immediate start is available.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Operate modern broadacre machinery across all stages of the cropping program (planting, spraying, harvesting).
• Perform general farm duties including support with infrastructure works as required.
• Maintain machinery and equipment to a high operational and presentation standard.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment to meet seasonal production targets.

Selection Criteria:

• Proven experience operating machinery within a cropping or broadacre farming environment (highly regarded).
• Sound understanding of dryland broadacre cropping operations.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Current driver's licence (truck licence highly advantageous).

Additional Particulars:

• Remuneration negotiable based on experience.
• Single on-farm accommodation provided.
• Work ute supplied for work purposes only.
• Animals negotiable - please disclose details upon application.
• Applications will be considered as they are received.

Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.