Picker Operators - Kooba

Australian Food & Fibre; Darlington Point; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Job summary

Australian Food & Fibre—Darlington Point NSW is seeking experienced Cotton Picker Operators to join our Kooba operations near Griffith for the 2027 harvest season. You will operate cotton pickers and large agricultural machinery, prioritise safety and equipment care, and be prepared for extended hours in a fast-paced harvest environment; on-site accommodation is available.

Join a growing regional farming team and contribute to a key seasonal program, with opportunities to transition between

Qualifications

• Previous cotton picker operating experience.
• Experience operating large agricultural machinery.
• Strong understanding of safe machinery operation.
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
• Reliable, practical approach and willingness to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate cotton pickers across large-scale farming operations.
• Work alongside an experienced team during harvest.
• Maintain safety standards and equipment upkeep.
• Possibility to start earlier on almond harvest before moving to cotton picking.

Skills

Cotton picker experience

Large agricultural machinery

Safety-minded

Team player

Extended hours tolerance

Job description

Australian Food & Fibre – Darlington Point NSW

Built in regional Australia and driven by improvement, Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) is Australia’s largest cotton producer and a leading agricultural business, producing, processing and marketing premium cotton, grain, legumes, oilseeds and livestock across New South Wales. As part of the AFF team, you will play a vital role in the future of Australian agriculture.

About the Role

AFF is seeking experienced Cotton Picker Operators to join our team at Kooba, located near Griffith, NSW, for the upcoming 2027 cotton harvest.

Successful candidates will operate cotton pickers across our large-scale farming operations, working alongside our experienced team.

There is also an opportunity to start with us earlier and assist with the almond harvest at Kooba before transitioning across to cotton picking, providing successful candidates with the opportunity for an extended period of seasonal work.

On-site accommodation is available for successful candidates.

About You

You’re an experienced machinery operator who is confident working in a fast-paced harvest environment and understands the importance of safety, reliability and looking after equipment.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Previous cotton picker operating experience.


• Experience operating large agricultural machinery.


• A strong understanding of safe machinery operation.


• The ability to work extended hours as required.


• A reliable, practical approach and willingness to work as part of a team.

If you’re looking to join an experienced farming team in 2027, with the opportunity to start earlier in our almond orchard before moving into cotton picking,