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Air Seeder Operator, Nyabing WA (REF 11576)
Job Description
- Start between early and mid March (depending on skillset) until early June – potential to return for harvest;
- Join this family run broadacre farm with an experienced team for the upcoming season;
- You will be operating John Deere RX 9520 tractor pulling 18m Ausplow bar and 2800L bin in this team of 8.
- Seeding experience required, driving a 4WD tractor including experience maintaining the bar, bin and tractor and daily maintenance requirements;
- 12 hour days during seeding;
- $35/hr approx. depending on experience;
- Donga with private bathroom and shared living and kitchen area;
- Lunch and dinner provided during peak periods.
Other job details:
- Must be experienced with John Deere My Ops guidance program;
- Manual licence required;
- Fluent English language skills required;
- Own vehicle desirable;
- No vapers.
Number of vacancies:
1
If more than 1 position, will those travelling together be considered?
Yes
Skills / minimum level of experience required:
Must have more than 2 years seeding seasons having driven a 4WD tractor with aircart and airseeder with guidance, like My Operations John Deere.
Ability to complete 12 hour shifts.
Machinery to be operated:
John Deere RX 9520 4WD tractor, 18m Ausplow bar and 2800L grain and liquid bin.
Essential Licences (select if mandatory):
Car - manual
Start date (approx):
25/03/2026
Finish date (approx):
12/06/2026
Typical days + hours to be worked during peak / off peak times:
12 hours each day during seeding, prior to and post seeding then 8.5hours/day (weekends off)
Hourly rate range:
Approx $35 depending on experience
Team size:
8
Current team structure:
3 full time staff + seasonals
Accommodation:
Suitable for Single Person
Description of Accommodation:
Donga with private bathroom and shared living and kitchen area.
Other inclusions/benefits:
Electricity, Gas
Meals offered during the season (select all that apply):
During peak period only, Lunch and dinner
Is your farm a smoke-free property:
Prefer non smokers, Smoking acceptable if rules are followed