About

Summary
We are currently seeking a skilled Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator on behalf of our client, Hillcroft Farms Pty Ltd, a large-scale integrated piggery and broadacre cropping business located in Lol Gray, Western Australia.
This full-time, permanent role involves operating a range of agricultural machinery and plant to support crop and livestock production across various seasonal operations.
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About the Role
The role requires the operation of mobile agricultural plant to assist with essential on-farm activities such as soil preparation, seeding, harvesting, spraying, spreading, and the handling of feed and straw for livestock systems. The successful candidate will work as part of a team in a busy mixed farming operation and must be confident using large machinery and equipment.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities
In line with the ANZSCO 721111 – Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator, responsibilities include:
• Operating tractors, seeders, sprayers, spreaders, and harvesters to assist with broadacre cropping operations
• Operating mobile plant equipment (e.g., front-end loaders, telehandlers, and forklifts) to move feed, hay, fertiliser, straw, and other materials used in piggery and field operations
• Using plant and machinery for land preparation tasks such as cultivation, rolling, ploughing, and fertiliser/lime spreading
• Assisting in the handling, transportation, and loading/unloading of farm inputs and produce
• Conducting pre-start checks and carrying out basic routine maintenance on all mobile plant and equipment
• Calibrating and adjusting equipment for accurate application of seed, chemicals, and fertiliser
• Maintaining detailed records of machinery use and maintenance logs
• Observing all farm safety protocols, and using plant and machinery in accordance with workplace health and safety (WHS) standards
• Collaborating with farm managers, agronomists, and other team members to meet cropping and livestock productivity goals
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Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
• Hold an AQF Certificate II or equivalent, and have at least 1.5 years (20+ hrs/week) of relevant post-qualification experience; OR
• Hold an AQF Certificate III or higher, and have at least 1 year (20+ hrs/week) of relevant post-qualification experience; OR
• Have at least 1 year of full-time (38+ hrs/week) relevant work experience operating agricultural mobile plant and machinery
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Demonstrated experience operating agricultural mobile plant such as tractors, sprayers, seeders, and harvesters
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to carry out basic servicing and maintenance of machinery
• Familiarity with modern agricultural equipment, including GPS-guided or auto-steer systems (preferred)
• Good understanding of safe operating procedures in agricultural settings
• Physically fit and capable of working in outdoor environments with variable conditions
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Valid Australian driver’s licence; forklift or HR licence highly regarded
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What We Offer
• Full-time, permanent employment with a leading WA farming business
• Competitive salary: $70,000 – $85,000 AUD per annum + super, depending on experience
• Opportunity to operate well-maintained, modern farm machinery
• Broad exposure to both cropping and livestock production systems
• Supportive team environment in a progressive, safety-conscious farming operation
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How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications