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Air Seeder Operator, Morawa WA (REF 11110)
Job Description
- Dates: 18 April to late May (approx);
- Joining a team of 7, you will be required to operate the air seeder;
- There is another air seeder role available which commences early March for pre-seeding duties (refer job 11116) – friends travelling together will be considered if both have the right experience;
- Fully furnished 5-bedroom house for crew of seasonal workers, suitable for singles;
- Cooked meals will be provided for staff during seeding;
- $35-43/hr depending on experience;
Other details:
- Operating John Deere guidance and Topcon X35 seeding control screens;
- Assist filling up tractor with diesel, liquid cart with UAN and air cart with seed and fertilizer. We will always be there to coordinate and help at fill up times. Fill times will be once every 12 hours;
- Planned maintenance on tractor, air cart and air seeding bar;
- Breakdown maintenance on air seeding rig. We will always provide breakdown support in paddock. Workers are not expected to be able to fix every issue themselves. The most important thing is that while operating air seeder they can identify there is an issue and stop before more damage is done;
- Being able to work in a team environment alongside other staff.
Number of vacancies:
1
If more than 1 position, will those travelling together be considered?
yes
Skills / minimum level of experience required:
Previous seeding experience is highly regarded but we are willing to train someone with pervious machinery operating experience.
Someone who has not completed a seeding but has 2-3 years' experience operating other machinery would ideally be the minimum level of experience.
Machinery to be operated:
New Holland T9 tractors
Morris air/ liquid carts
60ft Equalizer air seeder bars
Essential Licences (select if mandatory):
Car - manual
Start date (approx):
18/04/2026
Finish date (approx):
25/05/2026
Typical days + hours to be worked during peak / off peak times:
6-7 days a week 12-13 hour days
Hourly rate range:
$35-43 per hour, depending on experience and skillset
Team size:
7
Current team structure:
Owner, plus 2 full time family members; plus 4 casuals.
Accommodation:
Suitable for Single Person
Description of Accommodation:
Fully furnished 5-bedroom house for seasonal workers. All 4 casual seeding staff will be staying in this house. Cooked meals will be provided for staff during seeding.
Other inclusions/benefits:
Accommodation, Electricity, Gas, Work Vehicle for private Use
Meals offered during the season (select all that apply):
Lunch and dinner
Is your farm a smoke-free property:
Prefer non smokers
