Senior Farm Operator — On-site Housing, Large-Scale Cropping

GUNN AGRI PARTNERS; Collie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on-farm

Career development

Competitive remuneration

Safety-focused team

Additional benefits negotiable

Job summary

Gunn Agri Partners' Wilga Farming is seeking a Senior Farm Hand/Operator to join the Crillee Aggregation in the Central West region of New South Wales. This hands-on role covers seeding, spraying, harvesting, machinery operation and farm maintenance within a large-scale operation.

The successful applicant will have cropping experience, strong mechanical aptitude and a safety-first mindset, with licenses such as HR Truck, a current Driver’s Licence, and ChemCert being highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience in cropping, preferably within a large-scale or corporate enterprise.
• Proficiency in operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery.
• A current Driver’s Licence (essential).
• Mechanical aptitude; welding and fabrication skills will be highly regarded.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong communication, attention to detail and a positive attitude.
• Physically fit and capable of manual tasks.
• Heavy Vehicle (HR) Truck Licence.
• ChemCert accreditation.
• First Aid certificate.
• Confined Space and/or Working at Heights certifications.
• Experience using AgWorld.

Responsibilities

• Undertake seeding, spraying, and harvesting operations.
• Operate and maintain various types of large-scale agricultural machinery.
• Perform general farm maintenance, including machinery, fencing and infrastructure repairs.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to a safe and efficient working environment.

Skills

Cropping experience

Machinery operation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Physically fit

Mechanical aptitude

Driver’s Licence

HR Truck Licence

ChemCert accreditation

First Aid certificate

Confined Space / Heights

AgWorld experience

Tools

AgWorld

Job description

Gunn Agri Partners' Wilga Farming is seeking a Senior Farm Hand/Operator to join the Crillee Aggregation in the Central West region of New South Wales. This hands-on role covers seeding, spraying, harvesting, machinery operation and farm maintenance within a large-scale operation.

The successful applicant will have cropping experience, strong mechanical aptitude and a safety-first mindset, with licenses such as HR Truck, a current Driver’s Licence, and ChemCert being highly regarded.