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.

What lifestyle will you find on the farm?

Our Carinup farm is situated in the eastern wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The farm starts 30km south of the township of Lake Grace and finishes approximately 15km south of Pingrup, covering 15,000 arrable ha. Lake Grace has everything you need, such a primary school, high school, a hospital and swimming pool. The position comes with accommodation and a work ute.

We are looking for someone who wants to learn and is excited about the broadacre cropping industry. If you have the passion and the drive, we can help you grow.

Job Description
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.

  Qualifications
  Do you recognise 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 licence.

• You have a current chemical user’s certificate and/or truck licence or, you are open to obtaining one through us. Truck licence is beneficial.

  Additional Information
  What makes Warakirri unique?

• 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
• 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 sustainabilityand 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 croppingtalent@warakirri.com.au or 0439703866.