#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.
#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.
#14327: 22 y/o, Kiwi, non-smoker looking for a harvest opportunity in WA from late August onwards. Having already completed both harvest and seeding with the same WA broadacre operation, he was invited back for a second season and has experience operating a John Deere 30T chaser bin, seeder bars, and a range of John Deere tractors through both Australian and New Zealand contracting roles. He is specifically looking to step into a header operating position to continue developing his machinery skills and is seeking around $38/hr. Ideally, he would like to work alongside two friends who are also interested in coming to WA, although they have more limited broadacre experience and may be better suited to chaser bin or general harvest support roles. He enjoys working within larger teams rather than smaller operations, is open to any location across WA but is particularly interested in opportunities around Esperance, and would prefer accommodation that includes evening meals during the season. Away from machinery work, he has a strong livestock background from a 650ha family sheep and beef property and is happy to assist with livestock, workshop and general farm duties when required. References confirmed he is a capable and safety-conscious operator who contributes positively to team culture, enjoys a bit of banter, and works best as part of a team.
#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.
#14157: 25yo, Kiwi mates seeking harvest opportunities together in NSW or Queensland. One candidate comes from a dairy farming background and has completed two seeding seasons in WA with the same farmer, operating seeding and fertiliser equipment. The second candidate brings experience from a 40,000-acre Canadian cattle ranch, operating John Deere 8R tractors with GPS, Krone butterfly mowers, feed wagons, loaders and carrying out livestock, fencing and general station duties. Both are non-smokers, fit and healthy, available from mid-October through until late December and keen to work on the same operation. Looking for harvest opportunities in chaser bin, machinery operation or general farm roles. While one has more direct broadacre experience, both are practical, motivated young blokes looking for a new challenge, with strong references pending and a willingness to learn.
#8432: PREVIOULY PLACED by Rural Enterprises and returning for a second Australian harvest, this experienced machinery operator comes highly recommended following a successful placement with one of our WA clients last season. With approximately seven years of forestry and heavy machinery experience, he operated a JCB Fastrac and 39-tonne chaser bin during harvest. Positive feedback was received from our client. While happy working independently, he would ideally like to join a larger team environment this season and is keen to progress into header operating if given the opportunity. Also interested in opportunities alongside another highly experienced Rural Enterprises candidate (#9396) and an additional experienced operator, making them a potential four-person harvest team for businesses requiring multiple seasonal staff. Available from early October, non-smoker, proven in Australian harvest conditions and ready to return for another season.
