#9490: PREVIOULSY PLACED, 66, non-smoker, HR licence holder seeking a harvest role from mid-October through to Christmas. With more than 20 harvests as a header operator across WA broadacre cropping operations, he is one of the most experienced harvest operators available and has an excellent understanding of harvest programs, machinery operation and grain production systems. Fit, healthy and still capable of the long days required during harvest. Looking for a family-owned farming operation offering approximately 6-7 weeks work, around $50/hr, accommodation and preferably all meals provided (although he will consider positions where at least an evening meal is supplied). Has a preference for well-maintained machinery and particularly enjoys operating New Holland equipment. Known to Rural Enterprises over many years and consistently receives outstanding feedback from clients, including a recent harvest employer. ” 9/10 Operator. He knew what to do, getting out checking his losses, kept an eye on things pretty well. Mechanically minded, capable of fixing things. Really good to get along with, slotted in really well.” Mechanically minded and happy to help with maintenance and repairs if needed.
#14298: 18 y/o, Australian candidate seeking a harvest role in the Esperance region. Passionate about agriculture and already has several years of hands-on farming experience across both cropping and livestock enterprises. Has completed two seeding seasons and a full harvest on a 3000 acre cropping property, operating a Case Magnum chaser bin tractor, Case 8250 header ( approx 20 hrs) and John Deere 9R with an 11m air seeder. Experienced with GPS and auto-steer systems, machinery maintenance, sheep and cattle work, fencing and general farm duties. Holds a Certificate III in Agriculture, ACUP and First Aid certificates, and operates her own Suffolk sheep stud. Looking for chaser bin work but is open to header. Available from 26 October until late December and keen to relocate to Esperance for the season. Would be happy to stay on for longer term if suited both parties. References describe the candidate as one of a kind for their enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and genuine interest in agriculture. They even changed schools to better align with their farming interests. A truly remarkable young person.
#1451: 22, non-smoker, UK, with more than five years of practical arable farming experience and strong John Deere machinery knowledge. Looking for a harvest role from mid-October through to Christmas as chaser bin or mixed header/chaser operator. While he has limited practical header-driving experience, he has strong knowledge of headers and harvest operations and is keen to further develop those skills. Raised on a 300-acre family farm and later worked on a 1,000ha arable operation where he was heavily involved in grain harvest, spraying, cultivations, seed logistics and machinery operation, including extensive use of GreenStar technology. More recently gained valuable dealership experience demonstrating John Deere machinery, supporting precision ag technology and helping customers implement Ops Centre systems. Mechanically minded, reliable and honest, with experience servicing machinery, workshop maintenance and grain cart operations. Flexible on location, happy to relocate anywhere in Australia, requires accommodation and comes highly recommended by previous employers and industry contacts.
#14837: Experienced and versatile Australian couple (62), seeking a header and chaser bin role ideally, available mid to late September. Seeking harvest opportunities across SA, VIC or WA, with flexibility to stay beyond harvest for the right role. Travelling with their own self-contained caravan. Together they bring experience in broadacre cropping, livestock and farm support experience gained on a 3,500ha mixed farming enterprise in southern WA. He is a highly experienced machinery operator with strong header, tractor, truck and earthmoving experience, having recently operated a New Holland CR9.90 harvester and managed harvest logistics, staff supervision and machinery operations. Mechanically minded with welding and repair skills, he is ideally seeking a header role. She is an adaptable all-rounder with experience operating tractors, loaders, chaser bins and livestock equipment. She has a practical background in sheep operations, harvest support, administration and farm coordination, and can assist across stock work, machinery operation, site administration, general farm duties and happy to assist in the kitchen (not be the main cook). Reliable, hardworking and accustomed to long hours during busy periods. Great couple to chat to, and amazing reference advising they don’t shy away from hard work, whatever needs doing, they roll up their sleeves and help out, and rated him 8/10 ability for machinery operating.
#14844: Previously Placed by Rural Enterprises, 21-year-old non-smoker with a full driver’s licence currently working for a highly regarded client of Rural Enterprises after being placed for the 2026 seeding season, operating modern John Deere and Bourgault equipment, progressed into spraying and will be stepping up onto a John Deere header for harvest. Having worked with agricultural contractors since leaving school, he brings experience across cropping, loaders, telehandlers, cultivation, irrigation and general farm work, along with welding and fabrication skills gained through an engineering course. Looking for a Baler position for the season. Available from Mid August (if required) until Mid/late October ONLY before returning to our client for harvest 2026 and seeding 2027. References consistently describe him as reliable, hardworking, respectful and eager to learn.
#9396: PREVIOULSY PLACED : 25, non smoker New Zealander. Completed two harvest seasons with Rural Enterprises and has extensive sheep and beef farming background. A proven header operator who has received excellent feedback from our clients. Operated both John Deere and CASE harvesters. Raised on a large family farming operation, she is confident with livestock, machinery, tractors, motorbikes and general farm operations. Currently working in Canada operating large loaders and looking to return to Australia for Harvest 2026. Seeking a header operator role with long hours and strong earning potential, with a preference for approximately $45/hr. Would love the opportunity to work alongside other experienced New Zealand candidates. Refer to candidates #8432 making them a potential three-person harvest team. However, she is willing to consider opportunities independently for the perfect position. Will be arriving into Perth mid-late October, flexible on location and available until ~20 Dec. References describe her as a hardworking, capable farm worker with strong livestock and machinery skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
#14547: 25 yo, non-smoker, Irish. This Agricultural Science graduate is looking to join the WA harvest this season. Coming from a beef and suckler farm background, she has completed three harvest seasons on a large UK arable operation where she operated John Deere and New Holland tractors and carried out the whole drilling program, grain carting, cultivation. Used to living away as she spent six months on a New Zealand dairy farm. She is keen to secure a chaser bin role and would love the opportunity to progress into header operation. She comes with an outstanding reference from her UK Arable farmer, who described her as hardworking, intelligent, highly capable and someone he would employ again without hesitation. Comes across as a positive, easy-going young woman who would fit in well with most farm teams. Will be travelling with a friend with a strong dairy background that would be ideal for chaser bin role, making them a potentially very strong pair for employers seeking two seasonal staff. References describe the candidate as an exceptionally reliable and hardworking farm worker with strong machinery skills, a positive attitude, and a proven ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal supervision.
#14714: 29 year old with a C class licence, currently on a family sheep and beef farm and looking to return to Australia for a seasonal role from now through harvest, with openness to longer term if the right fit presents. Available now until mid Jan. Born and raised on a mixed livestock operation, bringing lifelong exposure to sheep (approx. 3,500 head) and cattle along with strong tractor and general machinery experience including seeding, spreading and silage work. Previously placed into a WA seeding role where he operated a 50ft air seeder and carried out livestock and general farm duties. Practical, reliable and flexible operator suited to mixed farming businesses requiring both machinery capability and hands on livestock experience. Social smoker. Great references stating he always listens and follows instructions.
#10498: PREVIOULSY PLACED: 29 yo Estonian, non-smoker with own vehicle available from mid-September onwards, and open to ongoing seasonal work beyond harvest. Successfully completed a seeding season with our client and received excellent feedback, described him as highly intelligent, quick to learn, great team player and happily put him on their header. He is seeking either a header or chaser bin role. Previously working as an automotive engineer in motorsport, he brings exceptional mechanical skills. Practical, switched on and highly motivated, he is comfortable living independently, takes pride in his work and has proven himself to be a reliable operator who quickly picks up new systems and equipment. Ideally looking for $40/hr with some meals included.
