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Air Seeder Operator, Ravensthorpe WA (REF 11195)
Job Description
- Dates: mid March to late July / August (approx);
- Join this team of 6 and 13,000ha cropping program to operate air seeder for the season;
- You will also be required to refuel, perform daily maintenance, and fill air seeder with seed fert and liquid fertiliser;
- Following seeding, there is additional work spreading, plus spraying with Case self propelled machines and batch mixing chemicals;
- Seeding or harvest experience required;
- Peak: 14 days on, 1 day off, 12hr days. Off peak: 5-6 day weeks, 10 hr days;
- $35-40/hr depending on experience, with dinners provided;
- Manual drivers licence required;
- Located 40km from town.
Number of vacancies:
1
If more than 1 position, will those travelling together be considered?
N/A
Skills / minimum level of experience required:
2 seasons of seeding in Australia
Machinery to be operated:
New 525 rowtrac , multistream air cart and 60ft razor disc seeder
Kenworth truck
Acco fuel truck
Spreader
SP Case sprayer
Essential Licences (select if mandatory):
Car - manual
Start date (approx):
16/03/2026
Finish date (approx):
31/07/2026
Typical days + hours to be worked during peak / off peak times:
Peak: 14 days on, 1 day off, 12hr days. Off peak: 5-6 day weeks, 10 hr days
Hourly rate range:
$35 -$40 depending on experience
Team size:
6
Current team structure:
Father and son management; 2x fulltime Mechanic/Operators. 2x casuals
Accommodation:
Suitable for Single Person, Suitable for Couple, Suitable for Family
Description of Accommodation:
Donga with private bathroom and kitchen, or three bedroom house
Other inclusions/benefits:
Accommodation, Electricity, Gas, Work Vehicle for work use only
Meals offered during the season (select all that apply):
Dinner
Is your farm a smoke-free property:
Non smoking