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Machine Operator

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Seasonal

Flexible

05.01.2026-01.06.2026

#5593: 29‑year‑old, non‑smoker with a NSW driver’s licence and own vehicle, this candidate is seeking machinery‑focused farm work from April and is open to relocating anywhere in Australia. He is specifically looking to transition into machinery operation rather than mechanical roles and understands that this may involve starting in entry‑level positions. He is open to seeding roles where available and is very receptive to chaser bin work at harvest as a realistic pathway into broader machinery experience. Hourly rate expectations are in the range of $30–35/hr, with meals preferred but not essential. He brings a strong mechanical background, having worked for several years as an automotive engineer in motorsport both overseas and in Australia, along with 11 months in the Estonian Defence Force where he progressed into a truck driver role operating trucks, telehandlers, forklifts, loaders, and general plant equipment. He also has tractor experience (limited) from a small family farm. He presents as articulate, switched on and highly motivated, with strong transferable mechanical skills and a logical approach to machinery. References are available from motorsport employers, with an additional agricultural reference pending.

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Seeding / post seeding work / Farm Hand

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Seasonal

1 may to end december

#7339: 20yo, South African with full rights to work in Australia, currently based on a large dairy operation. Available from late April through to the end of 2026 (possibly Jan 2027). Not seeking long term permanent work beyond this period. Looking to step away from the family dairy setup to gain more exposure on the machinery and cropping side of farming, including planting, harvest, and general farm hand work. Machinery experience to date is mainly dairy based (tractor work, feeding out, silage bale handling) with limited hands on cropping or seeding experience, but keen to learn. Best suited to seasonal, fixed term, or general farm hand roles where livestock skills are valued and machinery experience can be developed. Strong livestock background, having grown up on large scale dairy farms. Has also spent five months on a beef station/feedlot to gain broader cattle experience. Very comfortable around stock and mixed farm environments. Referees confirm he is a good worker who works well under pressure and is not afraid of hard work. He is calm, reliable, trustworthy and an easy‑going team member who everyone loves. He is still developing on machinery, isn’t an expert but can be trusted on machinery and is safe. He can have his job back in a heart beat.

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Seeder driver/other driving work

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Seasonal

Flexible

#11961: PREVIOULSY PLACED CANDIDATE: 20‑year‑old Kiwi, carried out seeding for us in 2025 with a great client. Available Mid-March until end of May/June. This time he is looking to come over with a friend and ideally work on the same farm or at least nearby. Ideally looking for $40+ with an evening meal. Last season operated a John Deere with 80Ft seeder and then stayed on to do spraying. Received great feedback from our client who would happily have him back again. Has over two years Ag contracting experience operating 200-300Hp Fendts with GPS, doing grass and maize work, baling, loader wagon work, discing and some digger work. Comes from a dairy background. Plenty of seat time on high‑horsepower. Comfortable with long hours and night shift if required, easy to get along with, and fits straight into a team. Reliable, hardworking, and already well known to us and our clients. The referee confirms that the individual is hardworking, reliable, and well regarded within the team, with a positive attitude and no behavioural concerns. They learn quickly, get on well with others, and can be trusted to complete tasks as required. While initially inexperienced, they demonstrated the ability to competently operate large‑scale machinery with training and would be welcomed back.

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Seeding/Tractor/Farm work

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Seasonal

Flexible

mid-late march - flexible end date

#11672: Young New Zealand couple available to commence from mid‑March for the upcoming seeding season. Both are fit, non‑smokers, and are flexible on location, farm size and roster. Ideally seeking to work on the same farm, though open to nearby placements or split shifts if required. They are ideally looking for machinery‑related roles, understanding they are at an entry level and will require training. He has assisted on a small sheep and beef operation over two summer periods, completing general farm work including sheep handling, fencing, firewood operations, and tractor driving on smaller machinery (around 110–120hp). He has some experience with ground preparation. No GPS, seeding bar or header experience to date. He also holds a medium rigid truck licence and has basic mechanical exposure. She has five seasons of orchard work and experience in physically demanding outdoor roles. She is open to machinery support roles and is also comfortable in ground crew or domestic roles, either full‑time or combined, with prior experience in catering, meal planning and baking. A switched‑on, common‑sense couple suited to a farm willing to train. His reference confirms that he is a highly reliable, capable, and trustworthy team member who works well in demanding conditions. He learns quickly, follow instructions carefully, communicates when unsure, is a confident machinery operator with good mechanical awareness, takes excellent care of equipment, and easy to get along with.

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header position, chaser bin, seeder , open to other options

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Seasonal

NSW QLD VIC

finish when it’s necessary start mid april

30, non smoking, two Argentinians. Traveling together with Australian broadacre experience. They have their own vehicle and available from early April with no set end date and looking for seasonal harvest or seeding work in the Eastern States ONLY. One candidate has completed three harvests and one seeding in WA for the same employer, operating chaser bin, headers and an air seeder. Machinery experience includes modern headers, large tractors, chaser bin, air seeder, loader and forklift work, along with general farm duties. The second candidate completed the most recent harvest alongside him in a chaser bin role. Both have excellent English, are fit, non‑smokers and used to long hours during harvest. Referee from previous harvest and seeding seasons in WA confirms they are very capable operators and have an excellent work ethic. They are good listeners and receptive to information and learning new things. Their main strength is they are very easy to work with. They are great team players.

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seeder driver, would consider all jobs

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Seasonal

Flexible

finish early september start approx 10th may

#4927: 24, non smokers. Experienced New Zealand contracting couple available from late April / early May through to early September for seeding and seasonal farm work. Both are highly competent machinery operators with strong backgrounds in drilling, cultivation, silage, and baling. They are seeking to work together on the same farm, are flexible on location (WA or Eastern States), and are available for seeding and follow‑on seasonal work. Currently in their fourth season with a large NZ contractor, operating modern Fendt fleets and working across maize, grass silage, and baling programs. One has two seasons of drilling experience, operates mowers and high‑density square balers, and recently ran her own baling crew, managing staff and logistics while operating a CASE 3×4 baler. She also has dairy, calving, sheep, and beef experience. He specialises in maize planting, has three years’ experience as a head tractor driver on a corporate dairy farm, and is confident across cultivation, baling, and precision planting. The referee confirms that both individuals are reliable, hardworking, and positive team members who communicate well and take responsibility. They are described as mature, supportive, and easy to have around. Both are capable, confident machinery operators who take pride in quality work and continual improvement, and they would be rehired without hesitation.

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Tractor Operator

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Seasonal

NSW QLD SA VIC WA

availability: now until august 2026

#1134: 24 Non smokers, Estonian. Two positive and motivated machinery operators currently based in Perth and available to start immediately. Both have excellent English, hold current working holiday visas, have their own vehicle and are keen to continue working in Australian agriculture. They are comfortable with long hours, day or night shift, large or small teams, and are open to seeding support roles such as deep ripping or fertiliser spreading. Non‑smokers, fit and healthy, and happy to work together on the same farm and on different shifts. They completed a full harvest together as chaser bin operators on a large cropping operation, chasing for up to four headers. Machinery operated included large CASE, New Holland T9 and CAT Challenger tractors. They managed manual chasing alongside headers (no GPS). Carried out daily greasing, routine checks, assisting with scheduled servicing, and some telehandler work and general farm duties during downtime. While light on broader farming experience, both show strong attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn. References describe the candidates demonstrated strong work ethic, reliability, and professionalism throughout a full harvest season. They were quick learners who responded well to structured training, asked thoughtful questions, and followed instructions carefully. Both operated safely, maintained a high standard of accommodation, and integrated positively within the team. Their attitude, safety awareness, punctuality, and commitment made them valuable team members suitable for future seasonal roles.

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Tractor driving

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Seasonal

Flexible

early october - flexible end date

#7585: Just turning 17yo from New Zealand seeking seasonal seeding work in Australia from April 2026. Grew up on a family dairy and beef farm with 200 cows, 300 beef cattle, and 30 horses, responsible for baling, raking, ploughing, and planting 150 hectares of maize, producing around 1,000 bales annually. Skilled machinery operator with experience on CLAAS tractors (up to 300 hp), loaders, and bale handling, plus some contracting work including planting, ripping, and sheep work. Competent with GPS/autosteer and able to service and repair farm equipment. Flexible, reliable, and open to both machinery operating and general farm roles. Referee confirms he is fully capable in the tractor and noted that he “loves tractors,” commenting that he is one of those young operators genuinely passionate about machinery. Overall says he is a capable, competent tractor operator with a strong interest in machinery, reliable behaviour, and suitable aptitude for cropping work.

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