Machinery Operators

Staff 360; Rowena, Walgett; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff 360 is sourcing Harvest & Cotton Machinery Operators for a large-scale farming operation in northern NSW. Two positions are available with immediate start; ideal for couples or friends travelling together, though strong individuals will also be considered.

The roles will cover wheat and cereal harvests, cotton planting, irrigation, and general cropping work. Experience with John Deere or similar machinery is highly regarded; long hours during peak harvest and planting.

Qualifications

• Previous broadacre cropping or harvest experience.
• Strong tractor and machinery operating skills.
• Experience with GPS / guidance systems.
• Good mechanical awareness and ability to assist with servicing.
• A willingness to help with irrigation and general farm duties when required.
• Ability to work long hours during peak harvest and planting periods.

Responsibilities

• Wheat and cereal harvest operations.
• Chaser bin and general harvest machinery work.
• Tractor and cropping machinery operation.
• Cotton planting and ground preparation.
• Irrigation work during the cotton season.
• General machinery servicing and maintenance.
• Farm and paddock preparation.
• General labouring where required between machinery operations.

Skills

Machinery operation

GPS guidance systems

Tractor operation

Harvest equipment

General farm labour

Tools

John Deere machinery

Agricultural equipment

Job description

Harvest & Cotton Machinery Operators – Northern NSW (2 Positions)

Rowena / Walgett Region | Immediate Start | Mixed Cropping Season

We have two positions available with a large-scale family farming operation in northern NSW, working across mixed cropping properties in the Rowena / Walgett region. This is a good opportunity for a couple or two mates travelling together, although strong individual applicants will also be considered.

The work will cover a mix of the upcoming wheat and cereal harvest followed by cotton planting, irrigation and general cropping operations. The core of the roles is machinery operation, with some irrigation and general farm work required as the season progresses.

Typical work will include:

• Wheat and cereal harvest operations
• Chaser bin and general harvest machinery work
• Tractor and cropping machinery operation
• Cotton planting and ground preparation
• Irrigation work during the cotton season
• General machinery servicing and maintenance
• Farm and paddock preparation
• General labouring where required between machinery operations

The farm operates modern large-scale machinery, so we are particularly interested in candidates with good experience operating tractors, harvest equipment and GPS-guided machinery. Experience with John Deere or similar modern machinery will be highly regarded.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous broadacre cropping or harvest experience
• Strong tractor and machinery operating skills
• Experience with GPS / guidance systems
• Good mechanical awareness and ability to assist with servicing
• A willingness to help with irrigation and general farm duties when required
• Ability to work long hours during peak harvest and planting periods

Cotton or irrigation experience would be useful but is not essential if you have a strong machinery background and are willing to learn. This should provide a good run of work across different parts of the cropping season rather than a short harvest-only position.

Staff 360 specialises in the supply of skilled agricultural personnel sourced both locally and internationally. With over 25 years’ experience, we support Australia’s agricultural sector from production through to senior management roles.