Machinery Operator - Callawadda, VIC

AgriLabour; Ararat; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Hands-on machinery role

GPS-guided equipment

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is seeking an experienced Machinery Operator for a busy broadacre operation in Callawadda, VIC. You will operate tractors, hay balers, chaser bins and GPS-guided equipment across hay production and grain harvest.

This hands-on seasonal role requires strong machinery skills, GPS experience, and a solid understanding of hay making and harvest operations. Outdoor work in varying field conditions with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Previous tractor operating experience.
• Experience operating hay balers.
• Experience operating chaser bins.
• Understanding of grain augers, hydraulics and PTO.
• Ability to safely operate outdoors in varying conditions.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Operate hay balers and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with cutting, raking and baling hay as required.
• Monitor the baling process for consistency and address blockages.
• Ensure bales are tied, wrapped or positioned correctly for transport.
• Operate tractors and chaser bins across harvest operations.
• Use GPS systems to support accurate machinery operation.
• Align and unload chaser bins with headers or combines as required.
• Monitor grain flow rates, bin capacity and operating limits.
• Operate grain auger systems, hydraulics and PTO safely.
• Complete routine pre-start checks and basic machinery maintenance.
• Identify and report mechanical faults or equipment issues.
• Maintain a consistent work pace to meet daily/seasonal targets.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
• Assist with other general harvest and farm duties as required.

Skills

Tractor operation

Hay baler operation

Chaser bin operation

GPS experience

Grain harvest operations

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Harvest team coordination

Flexible hours

Seasonal work

Tools

GPS systems

Grain augers

Hydraulics

PTO operation

Job description

• Free accommodation provided for the duration of the assignment
• Hands-on machinery role across hay making and harvest operations
• Opportunity to operate tractors, balers, chaser bins and GPS-guided equipment

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Machinery Operator to join a busy broadacre agriculture operation in Callawadda, VIC. Working across hay production and grain harvest activities, you will operate tractors, hay balers, chaser bins and related machinery in an active outdoor farming environment. This is a hands-on seasonal role suited to someone with strong machinery skills, GPS experience and a solid understanding of hay making and harvest operations. You will work across varying field and weather conditions while maintaining a safe, efficient and consistent work pace.

Key Responsibilities

You will support hay and grain operations by safely operating machinery, monitoring equipment performance and helping maintain efficient field operations. The role requires practical machinery knowledge, strong awareness of safety and the ability to respond to changing field conditions.

• Operate hay balers and related equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with cutting, raking and baling hay as required
• Monitor the baling process for consistency and address blockages or minor operational issues
• Ensure bales are tied, wrapped or positioned correctly for transport or storage
• Operate tractors and chaser bins across harvest operations
• Use GPS systems to support accurate and efficient machinery operation
• Align and unload chaser bins with headers or combines as required
• Monitor grain flow rates, bin capacity and operating limits
• Operate grain auger systems, hydraulics and PTO-driven equipment safely
• Complete routine pre-start checks and basic machinery maintenance
• Identify and report mechanical faults or equipment issues
• Maintain a consistent work pace to meet daily and seasonal targets
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures
• Assist with other general harvest and farm duties as required
• Competitive pay rate of $35.00 per hour
• Approximately 2 months of seasonal work
• Approximately 50 hours per week
• Free accommodation provided throughout the assignment
• Opportunity to work across both hay making and grain harvest operations
• Operate a variety of modern agricultural machinery and GPS-guided equipment

Your Skills & Experience

• Previous tractor operating experience is essential
• Experience operating hay balers and completing hay making activities
• Experience operating chaser bins is highly regarded
• Understanding of grain augers, hydraulics and PTO operation
• Ability to safely align and unload alongside headers or combines
• Good understanding of grain flow, machinery capacity and safe operating limits
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying field and weather conditions
• Strong mechanical awareness and ability to identify equipment issues
• Reliable, safety-focused and able to work effectively as part of a harvest team
• Willingness to work flexible or extended hours during busy seasonal periods

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.