Harvest Grain Handler, NARRABRI NSW

AusAG Rural; Narrabri; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Job summary

AusAG Rural in Northwest NSW is seeking a Grain Handler for the 2026 wheat harvest between Narrabri and Walgett. You’ll work alongside the harvest team, assisting with grain handling around the stack and silo facilities, with single accommodation and meals provided.

This full-time seasonal role offers an hourly rate negotiated by experience and the chance to gain practical harvest skills in a busy farm operation, from October through December 2026, subject to seasonal conditions.

Qualifications

• Grain handling experience or training preferred.
• Experience in harvest or farm work advantageous.
• Must be physically fit and capable of outdoor work.
• Reliable, team-oriented and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist grain handling around wheat stack and silo facilities.
• Perform general labour tasks to support harvest operations.
• Carry out run-around and supporting duties with the harvest team.

Skills

Grain handling

Harvest experience

General labour

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Spend your harvest on a large-scale Northwest NSW cropping operation where accommodation and meals are provided and you'll be right in the middle of a busy wheat harvest from start to finish.

• Join a family-owned broadacre cropping business for the full 2026 wheat harvest, with accommodation and meals supplied throughout the season.
• Work across the wheat stack and silo complex, assisting with grain handling, general labouring and day-to-day tasks that support an efficient harvest operation.
• Earn a competitive hourly rate based on experience while gaining valuable harvest experience within a well-established farming business.

A large-scale, family-owned dryland cropping enterprise located between Narrabri and Walgett in Northwest NSW is seeking a Grain Handler to join the team for the 2026 wheat harvest. This business operates a substantial broadacre cropping program and values reliability, teamwork and a practical approach to getting the job done. Situated in one of Australia's most productive grain-growing regions, the area offers a genuine rural lifestyle, a strong agricultural community and the opportunity to be part of a busy harvest season where every day counts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain harvest experience or build on existing grain handling skills within a professional farming operation.
You will work closely with the property owners and harvest team throughout the season. This role will suit someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, takes pride in contributing to a team environment and can commit for the full harvest period. Harvest is expected to commence in the second week of October 2026 and conclude in the second week of December 2026, subject to seasonal conditions.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assist with grain handling operations around the wheat stack and silo facilities, ensuring grain is moved, stored and managed safely throughout harvest.
• Undertake general labouring and support duties across the harvest operation, helping maintain workflow and efficiency during busy periods.
• Carry out a variety of run-around jobs as required, working alongside the harvest team to contribute to a successful and productive harvest season.

Selection Criteria:

• Previous grain handling, harvest, agricultural or general farm experience will be highly regarded, although training can be provided for the right applicant.
• Demonstrated physical fitness, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and contribute wherever required are essential.
• A current driver's licence, reliable transport and the ability to commit to the entire harvest period from October to December 2026 are required.

Additional Particulars:

• Single accommodation and all meals are provided for the duration of the harvest season.
• Full-time seasonal harvest position with an hourly rate negotiated according to experience.
• Applications will be considered as they are received.