Machinery Operators/ Irrigation Role Mixed Crop Farm NSW

Staff 360; Grafton; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Immediate start

Seasonal contract

Job summary

Staff 360 is seeking two Farm Machinery Operators to work west of Moree, NSW, covering cotton and cereal cropping. Roles include operating tractors and modern cropping gear, and assisting with irrigation and harvest tasks during the season.

Ideal candidates have practical tractor experience, familiarity with GPS guidance, and a willingness to work longer hours in peak periods. Accommodation and great wages may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience operating tractors and cropping machinery.
• Familiarity with GPS and guidance systems.
• Willingness to work long hours during busy periods.
• Cotton and irrigation experience is useful.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and cropping machinery across fields.
• Assist with irrigation and cotton season duties.
• Carry out routine machinery servicing and maintenance.
• Support general farm duties as needed.

Skills

Tractor operation

Cropping machinery

GPS guidance systems

Maintenance basics

Independent worker

Tools

CASE machinery

Job description

Machinery Operators/ Irrigation Role Mixed Crop Farm NSW

Farm Machinery Operators – Summer Cropping | 2 Positions

West of Moree, NSW | Immediate Start

Two positions are available with a large-scale family farming operation west of Moree, NSW, working across cotton and cereal cropping.

The roles focus on tractor and cropping machinery operation, including cultivation, ripping and cotton planting, alongside irrigation and general farm duties as the season progresses. We are looking for capable operators who enjoy varied work and are happy to lend a hand on the ground.

The work includes:

• Operating tractors and modern GPS-guided cropping machinery
• Cultivation, ripping and paddock preparation
• Cotton planting and general cropping operations
• Hands-on irrigation during the cotton season
• Wheat harvest ground crew support
• Machinery servicing, preventative maintenance and general farm duties

We are looking for:

• Good practical experience operating tractors and cropping machinery
• Familiarity with GPS and guidance systems
• Mechanical awareness and basic servicing skills
• Ability to work independently and follow directions
• Willingness to assist with irrigation and some physical farm work
• Flexibility to work longer hours during busy periods

Strong machinery experience is the priority. Cotton and irrigation experience would be useful, but operators with a solid farming background and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. A chemical certificate and forklift licence would be advantageous.

Individuals, two mates or couples with suitable experience are welcome to apply.

Additional information

• Operate modern CASE machinery
• Great wages and accommodation
• 3-6 month seasonal roles available immediately