Quintarra Farms is looking for a reliable, capable Chaser Bin Driver/s to join the team for the 2026 harvest season in the Esperance region of Western Australia. This is a seasonal role operating large agricultural machinery as part of a small harvest team on a mixed farming operation running broadacre cropping alongside sheep and cattle.
Key responsibilities
Safely operate a large tractor and chaser bin throughout harvest
Work closely with header operators to ensure effective grain collection and unloading
Transfer grain safely into trucks or field storage equipment
Communicate effectively with the harvest team using UHF radio
Complete daily pre-start checks, including fluid levels, tyres, hydraulics and general machinery condition
Assist with basic servicing, cleaning and preventative maintenance
Monitor grain handling to minimise spillage, contamination and machinery damage
Follow farm safety procedures, including machinery exclusion zones and fire prevention requirements
Assist with machinery movements and other general farm duties when required
About you
Essential:
Proven experience operating large agricultural tractors or comparable heavy farm machinery
A robust understanding of safe machinery operation
Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions
A reliable, practical attitude with good attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a small harvest team
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends during busy harvest periods, subject to safe working arrangements
A current driver's licence and appropriate Australian working rights
Highly regarded:
Previous chaser bin or broadacre harvest experience
Experience with GPS guidance and autosteer systems
Basic mechanical knowledge and machinery servicing skills
Familiarity with grain handling and loading procedures
Previous experience working on Australian broadacre farms
Benefits
Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Seasonal employment for the 2026 harvest
Accommodation options to be discussed
A welcoming, practical and supportive farm team
The prospect to experience living and working in the beautiful Esperance region
About us
Quintarra Farms is a mixed farming operation running broadacre cropping alongside sheep and cattle, located in Esperance, Western Australia.