Header Operator
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Experienced Header Operator
Casual or Full-time
Broadacre Cropping
On-farm housing
Modern Case IH fleet
Precision ag / drones
Sponsorship available
Join a forward-thinking farming business where you'll work with modern equipment, use the latest technology, and be part of a business that invests in your development.
🚁 Agricultural drones now part of the operation
🌾 About the operation
This is a 6,200 hectare broadacre cropping enterprise based north of Dalwallinu in WA's Northern Wheatbelt, growing wheat, canola, barley and lupins. It's a family operation with a professional edge: progressive, forward-thinking, and continuously investing in new technology and equipment.
The machinery fleet is modern and well-maintained, centred around Case IH. In the last 12 months the operation has invested in a brand-new AF10 header, a new Steiger 555, a new Hydraboom sprayer and a 90-tonne field bin. This year they've also added two 100-litre agricultural drones for spraying and spreading, plus a dedicated drone for weed mapping, a genuine commitment to precision agriculture that sets this farm apart.
🚜 About the role
Your primary responsibility will be operating the brand new Case IH AF10 header with a MacDon FD2 60ft front during harvest, along with assisting with harvest logistics and machinery maintenance. A genuine passion for agriculture and a willingness to learn are more important than experience. The team will support the right person to develop their skills and grow in the role.
Key responsibilities include:
🔸 Operating the new Case IH AF10 header + MacDon FD2 60ft front
🔸 Machinery maintenance and minor repairs
🔸 Assisting with harvest logistics
🔸 Following safe work practices and farm procedures at all times
Work hours:
🔹 Harvest: 12-hour days, 6 days per week
This role suits someone with a genuine interest in agriculture who's reliable, adaptable, and ready to be part of a close-knit harvest team. Sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
✅ What you'll need
• Harvest operations experience
• Self-motivated, reliable and takes pride in their work
• Strong team player, comfortable working collaboratively in a large team
💰 What's on offer
| Hourly rate | Above competitive industry rates, aligned to skills and experience, plus accom and vehicle |
| Superannuation | Yes, paid in addition to wage |
| Employment type | Casual or full-time, permanent (open to sponsorship) |
| Work vehicle | Provided for farm use |
| Fuel | Provided for farm vehicle |
| Accommodation | Available on farm, see details below |
| Work environment | Balanced and flexible, built for a sustainable lifestyle |
| Development | Professional development opportunities supported |
🏠 Accommodation
On-farm housing is available and offered to the successful candidate. Two options are available depending on your situation:
Family Home
Private family home located 10 minutes from the main sheds. 4 bedrooms (2 larger, 2 smaller), 1 bathroom and 1 toilet. Suitable for couples or families. Unfurnished.
Single Quarters
Shared on-farm accommodation with the team, with a private bedroom and bathroom.
Both options include: power, rainwater, evaporative aircon, outdoor patio, new hot water system, full-house water filter, fireplace, garden shed, and a large shed nearby for vehicle parking.
🏡 Location & lifestyle
The farm sits in WA's Northern Wheatbelt, open, flat country with a genuine farming community feel. Dalwallinu is 50km south and services the region well: hospital, GP, pharmacy, supermarket, post office, daycare, kindy through to Year 12 schooling, and regular fresh food trucks for seafood, fruit and veg.
Dalwallinu has a strong community spirit with a good mix of young families. Social life centres around football, hockey, netball, bowls, swimming pool and lessons, pilates and a gym, plus creative outlets through the Creative Arts Committee, Country Women's Association and a Men's Shed.
For a farm role, this is a town with genuine depth, a place where families settle and put down roots.
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