Location: Munglinup, WA, 6450
Full-Time: Immediate start
Reports to: Manager
Job Title: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
Salary range: $79,500 - $85,000 + Superannuation - Overtime and Penalty Rates are also available. Depending on skill level and suitability
Job Closure date: 30 days

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Agricultural & Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator to join a large-scale, progressive farming enterprise in Western Australia. This role is critical to supporting a mixed farming operation that includes broadacre cropping, livestock production, and emerging horticultural and tree crop initiatives. The successful candidate will operate a variety of mobile plant machinery across multiple properties, contributing to sustainable land management and efficient farm operations.

This position is ideal for a skilled operator who is mechanically minded, safety-focused, and comfortable working across diverse agricultural settings—from cropping paddocks to livestock stations. You will play a key role in maintaining and optimising farm productivity while adhering to regenerative farming principles.

Key Responsibilities

- Machine Operation & Site Work:
- Safely transport and operate mobile plant machinery (e.g., tractors, loaders, excavators, spray rigs) across broadacre cropping, livestock, and horticultural sites.
- Manoeuvre equipment efficiently in varied terrain, including paddocks, irrigation zones, and newly developed horticultural blocks.
- Assist with land preparation, seeding, fertiliser application, and crop maintenance in alignment with sustainable farming practices.

- Attachment Handling & Precision Work:

- Select, fit, and operate specialised attachments (e.g., slashers, seeder, front-end loaders, post drivers) for tasks such as feed preparation, fencing, and soil conditioning.
- Adjust hydraulic, mechanical, and electronic controls to ensure exact operation of implements—critical for tasks like controlled traffic farming (CTF) and pasture renovation.




- Support livestock operations by handling hay baling, silage compaction, and feed‑out machinery.

- Equipment Monitoring & Maintenance:

- Conduct pre‑start checks, monitor gauges/telematics, and perform routine servicing (e.g., greasing, fluid top‑ups, filter changes) to maintain machinery performance.
- Diagnose minor mechanical issues, carry out basic repairs, and report major faults to maintenance teams promptly.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and manufacturer guidelines for all equipment.

- Team Collaboration & Autonomous Work:

- Coordinate with farm supervisors, agronomists, and livestock teams to prioritize tasks such as irrigation, weed control, or infrastructure projects.
- Work independently during remote operations (e.g., fence‑line repairs, paddock grading) while maintaining clear communication with managers.
- Participate in seasonal projects, including potential horticultural expansion (e.g., orchard establishment, vineyard development).

Essential Requirements

- Relevant Qualification + minimum 1 year of full‑time experience operating mobile plant in farming environments.
- Proficiency with tractors, loaders, and attachments; familiarity with precision agriculture tools (e.g., GPS guidance) is advantageous.
- Strong adherence to WorkSafe standards and farm‑specific safety protocols.
- Reliable, self‑motivated, and capable of working long hours during peak seasons (e.g., harvest, seeding).
- Willingness to contribute to a team-oriented farming operation with a focus on regenerative agriculture and land stewardship.

Desirable Attributes

- Experience in broadacre cropping (wheat, barley, canola) or livestock support operations (feed logistics, pasture management).
- Exposure to horticultural machinery (e.g., vine pruners, harvesters) or interest in diversifying into tree crops.
- HR/MR truck licence (for machinery relocation between properties).

Why Apply

- Join a forward‑thinking enterprise investing in sustainable land use and diversified farming systems.
- Varied role spanning cropping, livestock, and emerging horticulture—no two days are the same!

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📌 Agricultural And Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator (Western Australia)
🏢 Mygration
📍 Western Australia