Harvest Lead & Machinery Operator (Farm)

Job Q; Kununurra; Hybrid; AUD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bothkamp Australia Farm in Kununurra, WA is hiring full-time Crop Farm Workers to join our horticulture team. The role covers melon and pumpkin operations, with duties including operating tractors and machinery, planting, irrigation, harvest, and data recording.

You will supervise seasonal crews and contribute to day-to-day farm operations. Applicants must have a manual drivers licence, at least 1 year in horticulture or farming, and be able to work independently in hot Kimberley conditions.

Qualifications

• Hold a current manual driver's licence.
• Be able to supervise seasonal work crews.
• Capable of operating tractors and agricultural machinery.
• Physically fit for outdoor manual work in hot climate.
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Willing to undergo random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, forklifts and agricultural machinery.
• Assist planting, irrigation, crop maintenance and harvesting activities.
• Monitor crop quality and harvest standards.
• Coordinate picking crews and record harvest data.
• Chipping weeds and perform general farm duties as required.

Skills

Driver's licence

Crew supervision

Tractor operation

Machinery operation

Manual labour

Tools

Forklift ticket

ChemCert accreditation

Irrigation systems

Job description

Bothkamp Australia Farm in Kununurra, WA is hiring full-time Crop Farm Workers to join our horticulture team. The role covers melon and pumpkin operations, with duties including operating tractors and machinery, planting, irrigation, harvest, and data recording.

You will supervise seasonal crews and contribute to day-to-day farm operations. Applicants must have a manual drivers licence, at least 1 year in horticulture or farming, and be able to work independently in hot Kimberley conditions.