Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
Posted: 15/09/2025
Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator - Full-Time
Location:
Lol Gray, Western Australia
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Salary:
$70,000 - $85,000 AUD per annum (commensurate with experience)
Category:
Farming, Animals & Conservation / Machinery Operators
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.
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.
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
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
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 setting in a progressive, safety-conscious farming operation
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