Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: $32+/hr depending on experience
Benefits: ON-FARM ACCOMMODATION + EXTRAS
Position Type: Full-time
Job Description: Are you an experienced Machinery Operator looking for a long-term role with responsibility, variety, and support? Our client runs a family–run broadacre grain property near Goondiwindi, QLD. This is a full-time, hands-on role in an advanced cropping enterprise growing wheat, barley and sorghum across several thousand hectares. You’ll be responsible for a wide range of farm operations across the operation, including:
- Planting, spraying, ground preparation and harvest
- Safe and accurate chemical mixing and application (GPS-guided)
- Routine maintenance, minor repairs, and servicing of machinery and equipment
- Managing tasks independently and planning daily priorities
- Record inputs and activities with attention to detail
- General farm maintenance, including fencing
We’re looking for someone reliable, capable, and self-motivated who takes pride in their work, who has:
- At least 4 years of broad-acre cropping experience
- Confidence operating large, modern machinery
- GPS Technology
- Mechanical aptitude
- Chem Cert and HR licence (desirable)
- A strong work ethic and self-motivated attitude
Alongside a competitive salary (based on experience), the client provides a comfortable, family home on farm with air conditioning and a school bus to the front gate. Located just a short drive from Goondiwindi, you’ll have access to everything you need – from great schools, medical services, and shopping, to sporting clubs, cafés, and a strong rural community. If you’re a Senior Farm Hand looking for a long-term, autonomous role, we would love to hear from you!
Please note this position is not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders.
Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted applicants.