Seasonal Header Operator — Free Housing

AgriLabour; Mildura; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is seeking an experienced Header Operator for a busy grain harvest in Nullawil, Victoria. You will operate modern harvesting equipment across crops such as wheat, barley, chickpeas and sorghum in a hands-on seasonal role with long, flexible hours during peak periods.

This role offers working with farm managers and harvest crew, performing pre-start checks, maintaining machinery, and reporting issues.

Qualifications

• Prior grain harvest experience is essential.
• Experience operating header and broadacre harvesting equipment.
• Familiar with New Holland machinery with a 61-foot front.
• Willing to work long, flexible hours during peak harvest.
• Physically fit for outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Operate headers and harvesting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor crop flow, grain quality and losses during harvest.
• Perform daily pre-start checks and routine maintenance.
• Keep records of hours worked and paddocks harvested.
• Coordinate with farm staff to ensure safe operations.
• Follow safety procedures and environmental requirements.
• Assist with general harvest duties as required.

Skills

Header operation

Machinery maintenance

Team communication

Safety compliance

Records keeping

Tools

New Holland headers

60+ ft front headers

Job description

Agri Labour Australia is seeking an experienced Header Operator for a busy grain harvest in Nullawil, Victoria. You will operate modern harvesting equipment across crops such as wheat, barley, chickpeas and sorghum in a hands-on seasonal role with long, flexible hours during peak periods.

This role offers working with farm managers and harvest crew, performing pre-start checks, maintaining machinery, and reporting issues.