THE ROLE

Kerin Ag is looking for an experienced machinery operator to manage our fodder cropping and pasture development program. You will be running a modern, well set up program with a new fleet of machinery and plenty of purpose behind the work. We are consistently developing country, improving pastures, and planting around 1000 hectares each year of winter and summer fodder crops or improved pastures. There is always something to get done, and it all feeds into the bigger picture, better soil, better feed, better livestock outcomes and we’re looking for the right person to manage this. Your day-to-day activities will include:

- Operating and maintaining the fodder cropping enterprise and pasture renovation program.
- Planning and executing jobs with a focus on timing, quality and efficiency.
- Keeping machinery, implements and workshop standards where they should be.
- Spotting issues early, problem solving, and following through to a solution.
- Working with new technology and improved production methods.
- Supporting livestock operations when required.
- Boom spraying, lime spreading, fertiliser spreading, deep ripping, sowing, bobcat operation and incorporation of lime with the offset disc.

Machinery you will operate includes:

- FENDT 963 tractor.
- Stoll 10,000lt boom spray.
- Bourgault Disc Seeder.
- Agri-Spread 20 tonne fertiliser spreader.
- Bobcat 870 skid steer loader.
- K Line 8.2m Power Flex Speed Tiller.
- K Line 6m Deep Ripper.

WHO WE ARE

Kerin Ag is based at Yeoval, in the Central West of NSW in a 650mm rainfall environment. Farming in a part of the world where seasons change, markets move, and the only constant is that we must keep resetting our sails to the wind. Since starting Kerin Ag in 2007, we’ve grown the business by doing the basics skilfully, investing in people, backing outstanding systems, and staying curious about how to turn pasture, fodder crops and rainfall into reliable cashflow. 4800ha, divided into 370 paddocks, all set up with cattle proof troughs fed by header tanks and bores. All livestock are rotationally grazed, they go to the right paddock at the right time for the right reason. The core of the business is seedstock, Kerin Poll Merino, Kerin Wagyu and a large-scale cattle trading enterprise, supported by an extensive pasture and fodder cropping program. We focus on matching stock rate to carrying capacity, managing risk, and making decisions based on facts rather than emotions and outside noise. That same thinking flows through how we run machinery, manage climate, animal and work as a team.

We’re serious about how this place looks and how it runs.



Immaculate infrastructure and machinery, well-designed sheep and cattle yards, and well-maintained systems are a big part of how we operate. Great facilities make for safer handling, better stock flow, and better outcomes for both people and animals.

Our management style is on time, ahead of time, ALL THE TIME. This is not a “just do the job and go home” operation. It’s a place where people are trusted, responsibility is real, and talented people are valued.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?

We’re looking for attitude, competence and care and if you like working with good gear, good people, and a business that’s going somewhere, this role will suit you. You’ll likely have at least three years’ experience in intensive/broadacre cropping or farming systems and be confident operating machinery. You understand that good farming outcomes start with soil, timing and attention to detail, and get a kick out of leaving the landscape better than you found it.

You’re comfortable working independently, can manage your time, and solve problems as they come up. You’re open to new technology and production methods and ideally have an interest in agronomy and how decisions in the paddock flow through to animal and business performance.

While this role is machinery-focused, you’re also willing to lend a hand with livestock when needed at peak periods. Practical mechanical / trouble shooting skills are a must have.

Most importantly, you won’t be micromanaged. We’re looking for someone who can run their patch, take pride in what they do, and grow with the business. Above all, you’re someone who wants to be part of a team, contribute to something bigger than yourself, and keep getting better at what you do.

SO HERE’S THE DEAL:

- A recently renovated 4 bedroom house, with an office and a school bus stop at the front gate.
- Electricity provided.
- Experience, skill and the right attitude for the job will be rewarded with a well above average wage package for the right talent.
- Real responsibility, real variety, and a clear opportunity to progress quickly for the right talent.

Kerin Ag is based 13 km from Yeoval in the Central West of NSW. It is a great region to live and work in, with good services,



schooling options and several major towns within easy reach. Yeoval itself has a strong local community and the practical services you need day to day, including schools, fuel, mail and post facilities, cafes, pubs and clubs. It is the sort of place where people know each other, look out for each other, and welcome new people into the community.

We are also 70 km from Dubbo, 80 km from Parkes and Orange, and 28 km from Wellington. Orange is well known as the food and wine hub of the Central West, with excellent restaurants, wineries, shopping and schools. Dubbo has all the major services, schools, shopping, medical facilities and attractions such as Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Wellington has full grocery facilities, schools and everyday services, and Woolworths can deliver groceries straight to your front door at the farm.

We encourage you to have a look at what is in and around the Yeoval area. It is a well connected and fantastic part of regional NSW to call home.

INTERESTED IN THE POSITION?

If all of this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply via the Seek website with your resume and a short cover letter telling us a bit about yourself and why this role interests you.

If you’ve got questions and want to talk it through first, feel free to give Joe a call on [0437 464 350](tel:0437 464 350) or Nigel on [0427 464 070](tel:0427 464 070).

We’re very active on social media and regularly share what’s happening across the business, the seasons, the machinery and the decisions behind it. We encourage you to have a look at our website https://www.kerinag.com.au/ particularly The Breeder's Toolbox section, and our social media channels to get a feel for how we operate and whether Kerin Ag feels like the right fit for you.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kerinagriculture

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kerinagriculture/

X - https://x.com/Kerin_Ag

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-kerin-65a56458/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@KerinAgriculture

We’re always keen to talk to good people who want to grow with the business and if you would be interested in checking out the property beforehand, please get in touch.

Applications will only be considered from genuine applicants with agricultural or machinery experience who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents. We are not accepting applications from backpackers, Working Holiday visa holders, individuals seeking to complete their 88 days of specified regional work, or applicants requiring visa sponsorship.

📌 Machinery Operator Position - Cropping and Pasture Development (Yeoval)
🏢 Kerin Agriculture
📍 Yeoval