Machinery Operators/ Irrigation Role Mixed Crop Farm NSW

Staff 360; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Great wages

Job summary

Staff 360 is seeking two Farm Machinery Operators for a large-scale family farming operation west of Moree, NSW, handling cotton and cereal cropping with seasonal work.

You will operate tractors and cropping machinery, manage cultivation and paddock prep, support irrigation during cotton season, and assist with harvest and maintenance across the season.

Qualifications

• Experience operating tractors and cropping machinery on large farms.
• Familiarity with GPS and guidance systems.
• Willingness to perform irrigation and general farm tasks.
• Cotton/cereal cropping experience valued.
• A chemical certificate and forklift licence beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and GPS-guided cropping equipment.
• Cultivation, ripping and paddock prep.
• Cotton planting and general cropping operations.
• Irrigation duties during cotton season.
• Harvest ground crew support.
• Machinery servicing and maintenance.

Skills

Tractor operation

GPS guidance systems

Mechanical skills

Independent worker

Irrigation experience

Forklift licence

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