Seasonal Header Operator – On-Farm Housing & Vehicle

Drover Ag Recruitment; Balaklava; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-farm housing

Meal allowance

Vehicle provided

Job summary

Whitwarta Pastoral seeks an experienced Seasonal Header Operator for Balaklava, SA, running November 2026 to January 2027. You will operate John Deere S680 harvesters, perform daily checks, and support efficient grain harvesting with on-the-go unloading.

The role offers an hourly rate with meal allowance and a vehicle for on-farm duties, plus flexible accommodation options. A collaborative, family-oriented harvest team awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating modern harvest machinery, especially John Deere S-Series.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with routine maintenance and checks.
• Cooperative team player in a fast-paced harvest environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate harvesters and on-the-go unloading during harvest season.
• Perform daily machinery checks, greasing, and basic maintenance.
• Possibly drive road-train trucks (MC/HC license) depending on needs.

Skills

Harvester operation

Header operation

John Deere S680 experience

Mechanical aptitude

Team cooperation

Tools

John Deere S-Series machines

Job description

Whitwarta Pastoral seeks an experienced Seasonal Header Operator for Balaklava, SA, running November 2026 to January 2027. You will operate John Deere S680 harvesters, perform daily checks, and support efficient grain harvesting with on-the-go unloading.

The role offers an hourly rate with meal allowance and a vehicle for on-farm duties, plus flexible accommodation options. A collaborative, family-oriented harvest team awaits.