Job Description
Location: Munglinup, WA, ****
n Full-Time: Immediate start
n Reports to: Manager
n Job Title: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
n Salary range: $79,500 - $85,000 + Superannuation - Overtime and Penalty Rates are also available. Depending on skill level and suitability
n Job Closure date: 30 days
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About The Role
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Machine Operation & Site Work:n
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Safely transport and operate mobile plant machinery (e.g., tractors, loaders, excavators, spray rigs) across broadacre cropping, livestock, and horticultural sites.
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Manoeuvre equipment efficiently in varied terrain, including paddocks, irrigation zones, and newly developed horticultural blocks.
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Assist with land preparation, seeding, fertiliser application,



and crop maintenance in alignment with sustainable farming practices.
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Attachment Handling & Precision Work:n
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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.
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Adjust hydraulic, mechanical, and electronic controls to ensure accurate operation of implements—critical for tasks like controlled traffic farming (CTF) and pasture renovation.
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Support livestock operations by handling hay baling, silage compaction, and feed‐out machinery.
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Equipment Monitoring & Maintenance:n
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Conduct pre‐start checks, monitor gauges/telematics, and perform routine servicing (e.g., greasing, fluid top‐ups, filter changes) to maintain machinery performance.
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Diagnose minor mechanical issues, carry out basic repairs, and report major faults to maintenance teams promptly.
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Ensure compliance with safety standards and manufacturer guidelines for all equipment.
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Team Collaboration & Autonomous Work:n
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Coordinate with farm supervisors, agronomists, and livestock teams to prioritize tasks such as irrigation, weed control, or infrastructure projects.




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Work independently during remote operations (e.g., fence‐line repairs, paddock grading) while maintaining clear communication with managers.
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Participate in seasonal projects, including potential horticultural expansion (e.g., orchard establishment, vineyard development).
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Essential Requirements
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Relevant Qualification + minimum 1 year of full‐time experience operating mobile plant in farming environments.
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Proficiency with tractors, loaders, and attachments; familiarity with precision agriculture tools (e.g., GPS guidance) is advantageous.
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Strong adherence to WorkSafe standards and farm‐specific safety protocols.
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Reliable, self‐motivated, and capable of working long hours during peak seasons (e.g., harvest, seeding).
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Willingness to contribute to a collaborative farming operation with a focus on regenerative agriculture and land stewardship.
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Desirable Attributes
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Experience in broadacre cropping (wheat, barley, canola) or livestock support operations (feed logistics, pasture management).
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Exposure to horticultural machinery (e.g., vine pruners, harvesters) or interest in diversifying into tree crops.
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HR/MR truck licence (for machinery relocation between properties).
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Why Apply
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Join a forward‐thinking enterprise investing in sustainable land use and diversified farming systems.
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Varied role spanning cropping, livestock, and emerging horticulture—no two days are the same!
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