Senior Farm Machinery Operator, Nyabing WA (REF 1486900)

Job Description

A well‑established, family‑run broadacre cropping business in the Great Southern region WA is seeking an experienced Machinery Operator/Truck Driver.

Good Things to Know:

• Family‑owned and operated business with owners working alongside staff
• Strong emphasis on tidy sheds, well‑maintained machinery, and safe systems
• Seasonal hours during seeding and harvest, including 12‑hour days
• Road train and truck work forms part of harvest and off‑season logistics

About the Role:

• Operate broadacre machinery across seeding and harvest with a modern machinery fleet with GPS/auto‑steer
• Operate trucks during harvest
• Out of season truck driving carting grain and collecting lime or fertiliser from Perth or the South West coast
• Carry out machinery servicing, preventative maintenance, and basic repairs
• Large well equipped workshop with cement flooring
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of sheds and work areas
• Provide direction and leadership to seasonal staff during busy periods
• Participate in daily discussions and weekly planning meetings

About You:

• Experienced all‑round broadacre machinery operator
• Confident working independently and as part of a small team
• Comfortable taking responsibility for organising and completing your own jobs
• Practical mechanical aptitude with a preventative maintenance mindset
• Willing to work extended hours during peak seeding and harvest periods
• Holds a full car licence and truck licence (or willing to work toward MC)
• Professional, reliable, and respectful in the workplace

What’s on Offer:

• Permanent full‑time position
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Financial support to obtain MC licence after probation period
• Work vehicle provided for on‑farm use
• Accommodation available: 3×2 transportable house in a nearby town, large fenced yard, air‑conditioning and fireplace
• Supportive, practical working environment that values initiative and problem‑solving
• NB: No Sponsorship options