Harvest Header Operator — John Deere S680, On‑Site Accom

AusAG Rural; Willow Tree; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

On-site accommodation

Job summary

AusAG Rural in Willow Tree, NSW, is seeking an experienced header operator to drive John Deere S680 headers during a large-scale harvest. You will work across farm and contracting operations, focusing on efficiency, grain quality, and safety.

Accommodation and meals are provided, with a highly competitive hourly rate. The role requires independence, reliable transport, and willingness to commit to a 4–6 week harvest season.

Qualifications

• Experience operating modern harvesting machinery on broadacre crops.
• Ability to set up and optimise header performance for harvesting efficiency.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate John Deere S680 headers with GreenStar GPS across harvest programs.
• Harvest wheat and chickpeas and assist with machinery operation and logistics.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and basic servicing to minimise downtime.
• Support harvest logistics and machinery movements across farm and contracting work.

Skills

John Deere S680 operation

Harvesting machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Own tools

Tools

Own tools

Job description

AusAG Rural in Willow Tree, NSW, is seeking an experienced header operator to drive John Deere S680 headers during a large-scale harvest. You will work across farm and contracting operations, focusing on efficiency, grain quality, and safety.

Accommodation and meals are provided, with a highly competitive hourly rate. The role requires independence, reliable transport, and willingness to commit to a 4–6 week harvest season.