The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Plant Operator to join our broadacre cropping operation in Kellerberrin, Western Australia.This is a hands-on, machinery-focused role responsible for the safe and efficient operation of agricultural machinery and mobile plant throughout the cropping cycle, including paddock preparation, seeding, spraying, spreading and harvesting.The successful applicant will operate and maintain a range of modern agricultural machinery and ensure plant and equipment are prepared, maintained and available for seasonal cropping operations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Operate tractors and agricultural machinery used for paddock preparation, seeding, spraying, spreading and harvesting&nbsp;</li><li>Operate headers and other harvesting machinery&nbsp;</li><li>Operate mobile plant used to load, move and handle seed, fertiliser, grain and other farm inputs and produce&nbsp;</li><li>Attach, set up and operate agricultural implements and equipment&nbsp;</li><li>Operate GPS-guided and precision agricultural machinery&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare machinery and plant for seeding, spraying, harvesting and other seasonal operations&nbsp;</li><li>Conduct pre-start inspections and daily safety checks&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor machinery performance and identify faults, wear and maintenance requirements&nbsp;</li><li>Undertake routine servicing, adjustments and minor repairs to machinery and equipment&nbsp;</li><li>Clean and maintain plant and machinery and ensure equipment is ready for operation&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with machinery repairs and maintenance during seeding and harvest periods&nbsp;</li><li>Safely handle seed, fertiliser and agricultural chemicals associated with machinery operations&nbsp;</li><li>Load and unload agricultural inputs and harvested grain where required&nbsp;</li><li>Operate farm vehicles and trucks where appropriately licensed&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain machinery, servicing and operational records&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with general farm activities associated with plant and machinery operations&nbsp;</li><li>Comply with workplace health and safety requirements and safe machinery operating procedures&nbsp;</li><li>Perform other plant and machinery duties consistent with the role and operational needs of the business&nbsp;</li></ul>Skills and Experience<ul><li>Minimum 2 years' relevant experience operating agricultural machinery or mobile plant&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working in a broadacre cropping environment&nbsp;</li><li>Experience operating tractors and associated agricultural implements&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with seeding, spraying, spreading and/or harvesting machinery&nbsp;</li><li>Experience operating modern GPS-guided agricultural equipment&nbsp;</li><li>Good mechanical aptitude and practical machinery maintenance skills &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to conduct pre-start inspections, routine servicing and minor repairs&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to identify mechanical and operational problems&nbsp;</li><li>Strong awareness of safe machinery operating procedures&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, particularly during seeding and harvest&nbsp;</li><li>Current driver's licence&nbsp;</li><li>HC or MC driver's licence desirable, or willingness to obtain&nbsp;</li><li>ChemCert accreditation desirable&nbsp;</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Permanent, full-time employment&nbsp;</li><li>Salary of $80,000 – $90,000 per annum + superannuation, depending on skills and experience&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunity to operate modern broadacre agricultural machinery and equipment&nbsp;</li><li>Varied machinery work throughout the cropping cycle&nbsp;</li><li>Stable employment within an established family farming business&nbsp;</li><li>Supportive working environment where practical skills and initiative are valued&nbsp;</li><li>Housing and utilities may be available&nbsp;</li><li>Work vehicle may be available&nbsp;</li></ul>

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We are seeking an experienced Plant Operator to join our broadacre cropping operation in Kellerberrin, Western Australia.

Mobile Plant Operator

Full time

The duties of this position would be performed in our Gingin Farm located at 120 Douglas Road, Gingin, WA 6503.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES<ul><li style="text-align:justify;">Perform daily checks and record the health status and behaviour of animals in your care&nbsp;</li></ul><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="text-align:justify;">Ensure that animal records are accurate and up to date, collecting and submitting data for regulatory compliance, financial operations and human resources management of breeding colonies through tasks which may include matings, weaning, transfer of stock animals and issuing of information or notifications to concerned party/parties</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Apply skills to a varied range of different tasks relating to animal care, including performing basic technical procedures of injections and sample collections&nbsp;of animal body fluids, faeces or tissue for analysis or veterinary inspection.&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Assist with breeding and raising livestock</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Perform routine inspections and delivery of essential animal husbandry tasks&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor livestock to evaluate feed effectiveness and support nutrition management</li><li>Participate in controlled breeding programs to improve livestock strains</li><li>Perform artificial insemination, pregnancy testing, and lactation management</li><li>Provide advice on breeding selection and techniques</li><li>Monitor animal health and welfare, ensuring high standards of care</li><li>Collect and analyze data for research and animal husbandry improvements</li><li>Clean all husbandry related equipment and maintain animal facilities in a safe, clean and well-organised state</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Monitor equipment and infrastructure to ensure reliable and safe operation; initiate repairs and maintenance in accordance with relevant approval procedures and manage the ordering and use of consumables to ensure economic operation and continuity of supply</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Previous experience in animal husbandry or animal care is preferred.</li><li>Strong understanding of animal welfare practices and handling.</li><li>Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting, standing, and handling animals for extended periods.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.</li><li>Knowledge of farm equipment and tools is a plus.</li><li>Ability to follow instructions and attention to detail in maintaining accurate records.</li><li>A passion for animal care and a commitment to their well-being.</li></ul>SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES<ul><li>A Diploma in a related field is preferred.</li><li>Experience with poultry or fowl is a must.</li><li>Familiarity with animal health regulations and standards.</li></ul>

Monitor animal health, prepare food and water for animals, assist with breeding programs, and maintain facilities.

Animal Husbandry Technician

The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Farm Hand to join our broadacre cropping operation in Kellerberrin, Western Australia.&nbsp;This is a senior operational position responsible for managing and supervising the planting, cultivation and harvesting of broadacre crops, while remaining actively involved in machinery operation and other practical farming activities.The successful applicant will coordinate daily farm activities, supervise other farm workers as required, operate agricultural machinery, monitor work quality and progress, and ensure seasonal crop programs are carried out efficiently and safely.Key Responsibilities<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Manage and supervise broadacre crop production, including paddock preparation, soil amelioration, seeding, spraying, fertilising, harvesting and post-harvest activities</li><li>Manage and coordinate the implementation of seasonal cropping programs in consultation with business owners and agronomic advisers</li><li>Plan and coordinate daily cropping activities, machinery requirements and allocation of farm workers</li><li>Organise, train and supervise permanent, seasonal and casual farm workers and their daily work routines</li><li>Supervise and undertake the operation of modern broadacre agricultural machinery and equipment</li><li>Operate tractors, seeding machinery, spraying and spreading equipment, headers and other machinery used throughout the cropping cycle</li><li>Supervise and undertake routine inspection, servicing and maintenance of agricultural machinery and equipment</li><li>Operate and monitor GPS-guided machinery, precision farming technology and crop production systems</li><li>Monitor crop conditions, crop production activities and operational performance</li><li>Supervise the application of agricultural chemicals and undertake chemical application where appropriately qualified</li><li>Oversee the inspection and maintenance of farm infrastructure, including sheds, silos, fencing and water systems</li><li>Maintain accurate records relating to spraying, chemicals, farm inputs, yields, machinery and weather</li><li>Coordinate contractors, suppliers and service providers involved in cropping operations</li><li>Ensure day-to-day cropping activities comply with workplace health and safety requirements</li><li>Liaise with business owners, agronomic advisers, contractors and suppliers regarding cropping operations and priorities</li></ul>Skills and Experience<ul><li>Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in broadacre cropping operations&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated experience coordinating or managing day-to-day cropping activities&nbsp;</li><li>Strong practical knowledge of broadacre crop production, including seeding, spraying, fertilising and harvesting&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive experience operating a range of broadacre agricultural machinery and equipment&nbsp;</li><li>Experience supervising or coordinating farm workers&nbsp;</li><li>Good mechanical aptitude and ability to undertake routine machinery maintenance and minor repairs&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to plan and organise daily work activities and manage competing operational priorities&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work independently, take responsibility and make practical day-to-day operational decisions&nbsp;</li><li>Good communication, organisational and record-keeping skills&nbsp;</li><li>Strong commitment to workplace health and safety&nbsp;</li><li>Current driver's licence&nbsp;</li><li>Current ChemCert accreditation or willingness to obtain&nbsp;</li><li>HC or MC driver's licence desirable, or willingness to obtain&nbsp;</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Permanent, full-time employment&nbsp;</li><li>Salary of $95,000 – $105,000 per annum + superannuation, depending on skills and experience&nbsp;</li><li>Opportunity to work with modern broadacre machinery and farming technology&nbsp;</li><li>Senior operational role with responsibility for coordinating day-to-day farm activities&nbsp;</li><li>Supportive environment where initiative and practical ideas are valued&nbsp;</li><li>Housing and utilities may be available &nbsp;</li><li>Work vehicle may be available&nbsp;</li></ul>

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Farm Hand to join our broadacre cropping operation in Kellerberrin, Western Australia.

Senior Farm Hand

Agricultural Mobile Plant Operator&nbsp;Tallerack Farming Pty Ltd [ABN 19 634 063 380] located in Cascades approx. 100 km northwest of Esperance WA, is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and responsible full-time Agricultural Mobile Plant Operator to join our mixed cropping and livestock operation&nbsp;The key responsibilities of the role are:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Safely and efficiently operate and maintain a range of agricultural machinery, including tractors, harvesters, sprayers, and other mobile plant equipment.</li><li>Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, such as greasing, replacing worn parts, checking oil and coolant levels, and changing hydraulic hoses.</li><li>Independently carry out specialised tasks such as tillage, fertiliser spreading, soil amelioration, clay spreading, stump and rock picking.</li><li>Operate HR truck (if licensed) and manage air seeders and spraying equipment as required.</li><li>Operate harvest equipment, including harvesters, chaser bins and perform grain logistics during harvest season.</li><li>Assist with various workshop and yard tasks, including fencing, tree site preparation, and tree planting.</li><li>Maintain fences and water points</li><li>Communicate effectively with employers and team members to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.</li></ul>To be successful in the role you will have the following qualifications and skills:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Proven experience of 1 to 4 years operating agricultural machinery, mobile plant equipment.</li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting.</li><li>Knowledge of modern farming practices and crop management techniques.</li><li>Valid driver's license and relevant machinery operation certifications (if applicable).</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.</li><li>Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.</li><li>Physical fitness and the ability to work in varying weather conditions.</li></ul>&nbsp;The role is full time and permanent, offering an annual salary between $75,000 and $85,000 for the right candidate.If you are passionate about agriculture and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

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