Machinery Operators/ Irrigation Role Mixed Crop Farm NSW

Staff 360; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Great wages

Job summary

Staff 360 is seeking two Machinery Operators for a mixed crop farm in NSW, west of Moree. The roles cover cotton and cereal cropping, including irrigation duties and general farm tasks across the season.

Experience with tractors and GPS-guided machinery is essential; candidates with irrigation familiarity and a proactive, flexible approach will fit the team. Seasonal 3–6 months with accommodation provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and modern GPS-guided cropping machinery.
• Cultivation, ripping and paddock preparation.
• Cotton planting and general cropping operations; irrigate as needed.
• Support wheat harvest ground crew.
• Carry out machinery servicing, preventative maintenance and general farm duties.

Skills

Tractor operation

Cropping machinery operation

GPS guidance systems

Mechanical servicing basics

Independence & following directions

Irrigation assistance

Willingness to work long hours

Tools

GPS guidance systems

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 operationsHands-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