Machinery Operator: On‑Farm Housing & Career Growth

Solterra Agriculture Pty; Forbes; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

On-farm housing

Career progression opportunities

Training & development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Solterra Agriculture Pty in Southern New South Wales near Forbes is seeking a Machinery Operator to support our Coolana cropping aggregation on around 9,500ha. You will work with the newest equipment and contribute to efficient broadacre farming with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will operate machinery for spraying, paddock prep, planting, spreading, cartage and harvest, while monitoring crop health and grain quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dryland/broadacre cropping operation with large equipment.
• Strong focus on safety and teamwork.
• Initiative and self-motivation to contribute to the farm team.

Responsibilities

• Operate farm machinery including spraying, paddock prep, planting, spreading, cartage and harvest.
• Use new equipment and technology to monitor crop health and progress.
• Test and record grain quality and manage safe grain storage and handling.
• Follow AgriChain traceability from paddock to production, ensuring attention to detail.
• Be proactive in learning and developing new skills with Solterra Agriculture.

Skills

Safety focus

Team player

Initiative

Self-motivation

Driver's licence

Job description

Solterra Agriculture Pty in Southern New South Wales near Forbes is seeking a Machinery Operator to support our Coolana cropping aggregation on around 9,500ha. You will work with the newest equipment and contribute to efficient broadacre farming with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will operate machinery for spraying, paddock prep, planting, spreading, cartage and harvest, while monitoring crop health and grain quality.