The benefits

Start: ASAP

$35.00 per hour

Duration: Approx 2 months

Free accommodation provided for the duration of the assignment

Hands-on machinery role across hay making and harvest operations

Opportunity to operate tractors, balers, chaser bins and GPS-guided equipment

Job description The Role We are seeking an experienced Machinery Operator to join a busy broadacre agriculture operation in Callawadda, VIC. Working across hay production and grain harvest activities, you will operate tractors, hay balers, chaser bins and related machinery in an active outdoor farming environment. This is a hands-on seasonal role suited to someone with strong machinery skills, GPS experience and a solid understanding of hay making and harvest operations. You will work across varying field and weather conditions while maintaining a safe, efficient and consistent work pace.

Key Responsibilities You will support hay and grain operations by safely operating machinery, monitoring equipment performance and helping maintain efficient field operations. The role requires practical machinery knowledge, strong awareness of safety and the ability to respond to changing field conditions.

Operate hay balers and related equipment safely and efficiently

Assist with cutting, raking and baling hay as required

Monitor the baling process for consistency and address blockages or minor operational issues

Ensure bales are tied, wrapped or positioned correctly for transport or storage

Operate tractors and chaser bins across harvest operations

Use GPS systems to support accurate and efficient machinery operation

Align and unload chaser bins with headers or combines as required

Monitor grain flow rates, bin capacity and operating limits

Operate grain auger systems, hydraulics and PTO-driven equipment safely





Complete routine pre-start checks and basic machinery maintenance

Identify and report mechanical faults or equipment issues

Maintain a consistent work pace to meet daily and seasonal targets

Follow all workplace health and safety procedures

Assist with other general harvest and farm duties as required

Perks

Competitive pay rate of $35.00 per hour

Approximately 2 months of seasonal work

Approximately 50 hours per week

Free accommodation provided throughout the assignment

Opportunity to work across both hay making and grain harvest operations

Operate a variety of modern agricultural machinery and GPS-guided equipment

Your Skills & Experience

Previous tractor operating experience is essential

Experience operating hay balers and completing hay making activities

Confident using GPS guidance systems

Experience operating chaser bins is highly regarded

Understanding of grain augers, hydraulics and PTO operation

Ability to safely align and unload alongside headers or combines

Good understanding of grain flow, machinery capacity and safe operating limits

Comfortable working outdoors in varying field and weather conditions

Strong mechanical awareness and ability to identify equipment issues

Reliable, safety-focused and able to work effectively as part of a harvest team

Willingness to work flexible or extended hours during busy seasonal periods

Choose Agri Labour Australia Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.

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