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1x Machinery Operator, Northampton WA (REF 11438)

19/02/2026
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Job Description

  • Dates: now to late May for the right experience;
  • Duties include all general duties in the lead up to seeding, which may include spreader, speed till, deep ripper, spader.
  • NB: There will be some air seeder operating to relieve the team;
  • There will be plenty of variety and it will all depend on experience and attitude;
  • Peak and off peak hours listed below;
  • Accommodation is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom air con fibro house, suitable for individuals and couples;
  • Dinner provided during peak periods;
  • Location: 40km from town.

Other details:

Our business is a family run business with a high regard for safety, efficiency, good character and work life balance outside of peak periods.  We pride ourselves on a modern fleet of machinery, primarily John Deere based. John Deere GPS, variable rate and control traffic systems.

Number of vacancies:
1
If more than 1 position, will those travelling together be considered?
No
Skills / minimum level of experience required:

- Uni degree, Trade, or defence force experience
- prefer Ag background
- character references
- good communication
- good work ethic and sense of humour
- own transport - personal use, work vehicle for work purposes

Machinery to be operated:

Case Rowtrac 500, John Deere 9R540, Front end loader, Gessner Deep Ripper, John Deere Speed Till, Agrispread AS 150 spreader, Immants Spader.

Rowtrac 500 - 6yrs
Speed till - 3 years
Aircrart - 6years
Bar - 15 - fully rebuilt 2 years ago
Spreader - 10
Front end loader - 8
Spader - 5 years
Gessner Ripper - New
9540R - New

Photos will be provided in due course.

Essential Licences (select if mandatory):
Car - manual
Start date (approx):
23/02/2026
Finish date (approx):
31/05/2026
Typical days + hours to be worked during peak / off peak times:
Off Peak - 5 days a week, 10 hrs/day approx, Peak Periods - 12days/fortnight, 12-15hrs per day
Hourly rate range:
$35-43/hr
Team size:
Currently 2 Fulltime , plus seasonal workers, up to 4.
Current team structure:
Owner/Manager, 2IC - permanent staff, plus casuals
Accommodation:
Suitable for Couple, Suitable for Single Person
Description of Accommodation:
3 bedroom, 1 bathroom air con fibro house
Other inclusions/benefits:
Accommodation, Electricity, Gas, Work Vehicle for work use only
Meals offered during the season (select all that apply):
During peak period only, Dinner
Is your farm a smoke-free property:
Non smoking