Kimbadell Pastoral Company are seeking a Mobile Plant Operator for their broadacre farming enterprise, located in Esperance WA, approx. 65km from Esperance townsite.
The candidate will live and work in the Goldfields DAMA region and play a crucial role in increasing farm production and profits, while ensuring farm operations are carried out safely and machinery is well maintained.
The position is full-time and requires an average of 38 hours per week.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Assist with preseason servicing and maintenance of all farm machinery, ensuring machinery is prepared for plant operation
- Operate and ensure facilitation of a range of agricultural machinery including but not limited to sprayers, air-seeders, harvesters and loaders.
- Undertake in-house maintenance and repairs of machinery as instructed
- Calibrate and monitor plant and equipment performance by adjusting implement speed, height, depth, other settings and application or collection rates as required.
- Utilise the use of ag software for record keeping purposes and on farm compliance.
- Ensure compliance with all farm policies, procedures, workplace health and safety requirements, whilst also maintain a safe working environment.
- Working efficiently within a team environment, while also demonstrating the ability to operate autonomously when required.
Qualifications & Experience
- AQF Certificate II in Agriculture or equivalent to 1 year of relevant experience operating agricultural machinery and mobile plant equipment.
- Current Australian drivers license
- Mechanical knowledge to assist with basic servicing, maintenance and fault finding.
- Sound knowledge of modern farming practices, crop management and precision agriculture systems
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, whilst also contributing to the team environment
- Well-developed communication skills and a proactive solutions-focused approach
- High attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety, efficiency and quality outcomes of agricultural operations.
Benefits
- The role is full-time and permanent, offering a salary between $70,000 and $85,000 for the right candidate
- Accommodation is provided as part of your employment package on farm
- A work vehicle is available to assist you in conducting your role
About Company
Kimbadell Pastoral Company is a trading name of the Emmella Pty Ltd & The Trustee for the Scott Trading Trust. We are a family owned an operated broadacre farming business based in Esperance WA. We’ve been in operation for over 30 yearsand are proud to offer good honest work in a supportive environment.
If you are passionate about agriculture, have the required skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.
Pay: $71,423.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
