Machinery Operator, Geraldton region WA (REF 1645076)

Job Description

**This position is NOT open to those on a Working Holiday Visa**

Job Description:

Join a leading broadacre cropping enterprise with a strong future vision. Based 70km East of Geraldton, this family-focused business is expanding and now seeking skilled Machinery Operators to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in a high-performing team and is seeking a long-term career in broadacre farming.

Good Things to Know:

• Flexible start date – ideally before harvest;
• Long-term succession plans in place – genuine opportunity for future leadership roles;
• Large broadacre enterprise which crops wheat, canola and lupins;
• A widespread operation with some distances between blocks;
• Two accommodation options – on-farm or in town, suitable for singles and families.

About the Role:

• Full-time, permanent role;
• Operate all cropping machinery competently;
• Participate in seeding, spraying, harvest, and general operations;
• Would suit those happy to be rewarded doing long hours 10-hour days, 5 days per week, and up to 14 hour days, 6 days per week in peak season;
• Reporting into a supportive leadership structure (management, full time staff, and casuals during peak periods);
• Positions exist due to workforce expansion.

About You:

• Minimum 1 year experience operating farm machinery;
• Familiar with GPS technology and modern machinery;
• HR+ licence preferred (minimum WA driver’s licence required);
• Thrives in a fast-paced farming environment;
• Willing to work weekends when operational requirements demand;
• Committed to a long-term farming career;
• Strong attention to detail, team-oriented, and self-motivated;
• Embraces responsibility with potential to grow into a leadership role;
• Non-smoker;
• Physically fit.

What’s on Offer:

• Hourly rate equating to a salary in the vicinity of $100,000;
• Flexible start date between now and harvest;
• Accommodation provided – choose from on-farm or in-town housing, suitable for families;
• Work vehicle and running costs included;
• Genuine long-term opportunity – potential for increased autonomy and leadership;
• Modern, GPS-equipped machinery used across a large cropping property.