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Header Operator, Geraldton region WA

Filled
27/10/2025
Seasonal
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Job Description

  • Dates: now – 19 Dec approx (6-8 weeks work);
  • Header Operator required to join team of 4 on large cropping property north of Perth;
  • Must have experience;
  • New equipment, new facilities, each room with its own ensuite;
  • Peak period 13 day fortnights, 13 hour days;
  • $40-45/hr depending on experience;
  • All food provided (you make your own breakfast and lunch);
  • Location: 55km from Geraldton.

Other duties include:

  • Daily maintenance and pre starts.
  • Moving mother Bins, assist loading trucks occasionally.
Number of vacancies:
1
If more than 1 position, will those travelling together be considered?
No
Skills / minimum level of experience required:

Must have minimum 2 years of driving a tractor. Not necessarily a chaser bin but must be competent in driving a tractor over 280hp.

Machinery to be operated:

John Deere 8r370
John Deere 1100 X9 headers

Essential Licences (select if mandatory):
Car - auto, Car - manual
Start date (approx):
27/10/2025
Finish date (approx):
19/12/2025
Typical days + hours to be worked during peak / off peak times:
Peak: 12 -13 day fortnights, 12 -13 hr days. Off peak: 9-10 hours per day.
Hourly rate range:
$40-45 depending on experience
Team size:
4
Current team structure:
Manager, Supervisor, Senior Farm Hand + casuals
Accommodation:
Suitable for Single Person, Suitable for Couple
Description of Accommodation:
Donga with ensuite
Meals offered during the season (select all that apply):
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Is your farm a smoke-free property:
Prefer non smokers