Machinery Operator, Geraldton region (REF 1058289)

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 two 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, however willing to wait for the right person;
• Long-term succession plans in place – genuine opportunity for future leadership roles;
• Strong family values and team culture;
• 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;
• Positions exist due to workforce expansion.

About the Role:

• Full-time, permanent role;
• Operate all cropping machinery competently;
• Participate in seeding, spraying, harvest, and general operations;
• 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
• Team of 7 includes management, full time staff, and casuals during peak periods.

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);
• 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 2026;
• Accommodation provided – choose from on-farm or in-town housing, suitable for families;
• Work vehicle and running costs included;
• Strong team environment – supportive leadership team with clear structure;
• Genuine long-term opportunity – potential for increased autonomy and leadership;
• Modern, GPS-equipped machinery used across a large cropping property.