Machinery Operator

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. We are flexible with the start date, depending on your needs.

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 (3 hours drive) east of Perth. The Mawarra aggregation covers an impressive 24,500 arable ha and has demonstrated an ability to deliver above-target operating returns. This farm is heavily focused on research and soil amelioration. The position comes with accommodation and a work ute.

We are looking for someone who wants to learn and is exciting about the broadacre cropping industry. If you have the passion and the drive, we can help you grow. So, if you’ve just finished studying Agriculture for example, this could be a great first job for you.

What does a 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. Depending on the experience you bring we will help you get there.
• 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.

Do you recognise yourself in the following statements?

• You are either a starter in the industry, potentially have done a couple of harvest/seeding seasons OR you bring a demonstrated track-record of employment in a dryland/broadacre cropping operation, including 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.
• You have a current driver’s license.
• You have a current chemical user’s certificate and/or truck license (HR or MC) or, you are open to obtaining one through us.

What makes Warakirri unique?

• We offer a comfortable accommodation 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 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 a fun WhatsApp group with all the other employees where you get to see what is going on across the other farms in the Warakirri Cropping portfolio.

You probably want to hit “apply” now, but if you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to Farm Manager, Andrew Martin at [email protected]