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1x Header Operator, 1x Machinery Operator, near Moora WA

05/12/2025
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Job Description

  • Dates: now to 9 January (approx);
  • Experienced header operator required to operate John Deere S790, harvesting wheat and barley;
  • Join a large team that runs 3 John Deere Headers and 2 Chasers pulled by 500hp John Deere tractors;
  • Lunch and dinner included during peak period;
  • Location: 190km north of Perth.
  • Other duties include blowing down the header at the end of each day; fuel and service the machine each morning and maintain a clean cab;
  • Qualified Mechanic on site to oversee any repairs;
  • Safety is a priority.

Second role:

The primary role for the second person will be tramline renovating operating a 150hp John Deere tractor, using autosteer and, attached onto 3 point linkage will be the renovator.  This job does become a little monotonous, so we like to rotate three people between the two chaser bins and the renovator, to give them all a bit of variety. Ideally this second person will have reasonable tractor experience, some chaser bin experience and if possible, some John Deere monitor & autosteer experience. We would be happy to manage them into both roles with some training. Our current chaser bin operators have tramline renovating experience.

Number of vacancies:
1-2
If more than 1 position, will those travelling together be considered?
Yes
Skills / minimum level of experience required:

Harvester operating skills with a minimum experience of 1-2 years;
Preferably John Deere experience;
Manual car licence.

Machinery to be operated:

John Deere S790 Header with 12 metre platform;
Mobile trailer mounted air compressors for blowing down;
Hilux utes with 2000L fuel trailers.

Essential Licences (select if mandatory):
Car - manual
Start date (approx):
08/12/2025
Finish date (approx):
09/01/2026
Typical days + hours to be worked during peak / off peak times:
6 day weeks (Monday to Saturday - Sunday off). Start work around 6:00am - finish around 7:00pm. Maximum 13.5hrs per day
Hourly rate range:
$35.50 - $37.50 dependent on experience
Team size:
10 team members
Current team structure:
Manager, Assistant Manager, Overseer/Mechanic, Senior Farmhand and Admin/Safety (all permanent) plus 4-5 casuals during harvest & seeding
Accommodation:
Suitable for Single Person
Description of Accommodation:
2 x Dongas with 4 single rooms each, each with a private ensuite (3 yo). Separate building containing shared TV area, dining area, kitchen and pantry, with separate but adjoining laundry room.
Other inclusions/benefits:
Accommodation, Electricity, Gas, WIFI, Work Vehicle for work use only
Meals offered during the season (select all that apply):
During peak period only, Lunch and dinner
Is your farm a smoke-free property:
Non smoking