Senior Machinery Operator

Company Description

Why working at Warakirri Cropping is for you?

You want to work for an Australian owned, safety first, family oriented, innovative large scale cropping organisation. With over 155,000 hectares under management across Australia you will work for a significant grain producer.

Accommodation will be provided to the successful applicant in a family home, and opportunities for employment for your partner on this farm will be available if required.

What lifestyle will you find on the farm?

The farm Mawarra is situated in the eastern wheatbelt region of Western Australia, approximately 30km east of Merredin and 300km east of Perth. Merredin has all the facilities you need, such as primary schools, secondary schools and a fully upgraded district hospital.

The Mawarra aggregation covers an impressive 24,000 arable ha and has demonstrated an ability to deliver above-target operating returns. This farm is heavily focused on research and soil amelioration, with all staff getting the opportunity to work with the agronomist and develop new skills throughout the growing season. Your new Farm Manager is structured and analytical in his approach and focuses on team building. Having a strong family focus is a big driver for the farm and the house available is suitable for a family.

Job Description

What does a Senior Machinery Operator at Warakirri Cropping do

• You will be operating farm machinery, including but not limited to, tasks associated with spraying, paddock preparation, planting, spreading, cartage and harvest.
• At Warakirri Cropping you get to work with the newest equipment and innovative technology and using these, you will observe and monitor crop health and progress.
• Assisting with the testing and recording of grain quality as well as the safe storage and handling of grain during and post-harvest.
• The most important thing, if you want to learn something, just ask!! Warakirri Cropping is all about helping our staff development and are always open to our staff learning new things.

Qualifications

Do you recognize yourself in the following statements?

• You have a demonstrated track-record of employment in a dryland/broadacre cropping operation.
• You have experience operating large-scale cropping plant and equipment.
• You have a strong focus on safety.
• You work best in a team environment and enjoy contributing to a successful farm team and kicking goals together.
• People pride you on your initiative and self-motivation.
• You have a current driver’s license.
• You have a current chemical user’s certificate and/or truck license or, you are open to obtaining one through us.

Additional Information

What makes Warakirri unique?

• We offer a comfortable family home and attractive salary packages based on experience.
• A true safety focus across the entire company. Safety first, what’s the rush.
• A strong focus on fatigue management and work hours. We pride ourselves on work life balance.
• The opportunity to meet with other farm teams from across Australia twice a year to exchange ideas, learn about new equipment and have some fun along the way. These open and honest collaboration events are unique to Warakirri.
• Opportunities to grow your career both on the farm or with broader horizons. Learning and development of our people is a strong focus at all levels of the organisation.
• An organisation that has made commitments to sustainability and is putting that into action.
• Industry leading parental leave for both primary and secondary caregiver.
• Being part of an organisation of which integrity, trust and collaboration are their core values.

You probably want to hit “apply” now, but if you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to Niki Bosman at [email protected] or 04 39 703 866

Closing Date: Open until filled, so you are encouraged to apply now