Header Operator - Nullawil, Vic

Agri Labour; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Seasonal harvest work (2-3 months)

Operate modern harvesting equipment

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is seeking an experienced Header Operator for a busy grain harvest operation in Nullawil, Victoria. You will safely operate header machinery across multiple crops, with long and flexible hours during peak harvest periods, in a hands-on outdoor environment.

The role involves collaborating with farm managers, chaser-bin operators and truck drivers to ensure safe and efficient harvest operations, maintaining grain quality, and performing pre-start checks and routine

Qualifications

• Previous grain harvest experience is essential.
• Proven experience operating headers and broadacre harvesting equipment.
• Experience operating New Holland machinery with a 61-foot front is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate modern headers and harvesting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Harvest wheat, barley, chickpeas, sorghum and other grain crops as required.
• Set and adjust header settings to suit crop and paddock conditions.
• Monitor crop flow, grain quality and harvesting performance.
• Conduct daily pre-start checks and routine machinery maintenance.
• Identify and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Keep machinery clean, safe and well maintained.
• Work closely with farm managers and harvest team members.
• Follow farm safety procedures and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of hours worked and paddocks harvested.

Skills

Grain harvest experience

Header operation

Broadacre harvesting

New Holland machinery (61 ft)

Job description

The benefits

• Start: ASAP
• $40.00 per hour
• Duration: Approx2-3months
• Free accommodation provided for the duration of the harvest assignment
• Operate modern harvesting equipment across large-scale grain operations
• Varied seasonal work across multiple grain crops and harvest locations

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Header Operator to join a busy grain harvest operation in Nullawil, Victoria. Working within the broadacre cropping and grain industry, you will operate modern harvesting equipment across a range of crops including wheat, barley, chickpeas and sorghum. This is a hands‑on seasonal role in a fast‑paced outdoor environment, with long and flexible hours required during peak harvest periods. You will work closely with farm managers, chaser‑bin operators, truck drivers and other harvest staff to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for safely operating header machinery, maintaining harvest efficiency and supporting day‑to‑day harvest operations. Strong machinery knowledge, attention to grain quality and a proactive approach to maintenance are essential.

• Operate modern headers and harvesting equipment safely and efficiently
• Harvest wheat, barley, chickpeas, sorghum and other grain crops as required
• Set and adjust header settings to suit crop and paddock conditions
• Monitor crop flow, grain quality and grain losses throughout harvesting
• Conduct daily pre‑start checks and routine machinery maintenance
• Identify and report mechanical issues promptly
• Keep machinery clean, safe and well maintained
• Work closely with farm managers, chaser‑bin operators, truck drivers and harvest team members
• Follow farm safety procedures and environmental requirements
• Maintain accurate records of hours worked, paddocks harvested, fuel use and maintenance
• Assist with general harvest duties as required
• Work long and flexible hours during peak harvest periods

Benefits

• $40.00 per hour
• Approximately 2-3 months of seasonal harvest work
• Approximately 50 hours per week
• Free accommodation provided throughout the assignment
• Opportunity to operate large-scale modern harvesting equipment

Your Skills & Experience

• Previous grain harvest experience is essential
• Proven experience operating headers and broadacre harvesting equipment
• Experience operating New Holland machinery with a 61-foot front is highly regarded
• Reliable and available to work varied and extended hours during peak harvest periods
• Physically fit and comfortable working long days in outdoor conditions
• Strong understanding of machinery operation, pre‑start checks and basic maintenance
• Able to monitor grain quality, crop flow and harvesting performance
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a harvest team
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe machinery operation

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award‑winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.