Flat country, John Deere S780/S680 headers and big hectares to harvest — get on board for a solid season in the Moree cropping region.

- Operate John Deere S780 and S680 headers fitted with GreenStar GPS across flat dryland cropping country.
- Harvest wheat, barley and chickpeas, with additional machinery maintenance and some shed work as required.
- Good hourly rate negotiable on experience, a self-contained one-bedroom unit in town and evening meals provided in the paddock.

Based near Moree in the heart of northern NSW's renowned cropping country, this chance offers a chance to join an established broadacre farming operation during the busy harvest season. With approximately 20,000 acres under crop across two dryland blocks this year, there is plenty happening on the ground.

Reporting to the farm management team, you'll take responsibility for operating a John Deere header and helping keep machinery running efficiently throughout harvest. This role will suit an experienced header operator or a capable machinery operator with sound mechanical skills, a practical approach and the ability to work independently. You'll need to be comfortable with routine servicing, machine adjustments and general upkeep, as well as the demands of a busy harvest. The position is due to commence as soon as the current rain clears, with work expected to continue through to late November, weather permitting.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:





- Operate John Deere S780 and S680 headers fitted with GreenStar GPS to harvest approximately 3,700 hectares (9,100 acres) of wheat, barley and chickpeas across flat dryland cropping country, adjusting header settings as required to achieve an optimum grain sample.
- Carry out routine header maintenance and machinery upkeep, including blowing down equipment, cleaning filters, changing knives and attending to general servicing, with additional shed work and mechanical tasks as required to keep the operation running smoothly.

Selection Criteria:

- Previous header operating experience is preferred; however, candidates with solid agricultural machinery experience, good mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn equipment quickly will also be considered.
- A hands-on, reliable operator who can maintain machinery to a good standard, confidently adjust header settings for grain quality and work effectively throughout a weather-dependent harvest season.

Additional Particulars:

- Accommodation & meals: A self-contained one-bedroom unit will be provided in town. Evening meals are supplied in the paddock, with the successful candidate responsible for their own breakfast and lunch.
- Employment & remuneration: Seasonal harvest position commencing as soon as weather conditions allow and expected to run through to late November, weather permitting. A competitive hourly rate is negotiable based on experience.
- Applications will be considered as they are received.

📌 Header Operator, MOREE NSW
🏢 AusAG Rural
📍 Moree