Agriculture Machinery Operators

Machine Operator/s

MPH Agriculture is an entrepreneurial agriculture enterprise operating a 6,000Ha Irrigated and Dryland Cropping and Livestock production business.  The position available offers the successful applicant the unique opportunity to work with a large progressive and diverse team in an agricultural environment. The enterprise is located near Little River and Werribee, near the lifestyle experiences of Melbourne or Geelong, including excellent schooling and extracurricular activities not normally accessible for those passionate about working in the agricultural industry.

MPH Agriculture has rewarding and exciting full time positions available that offer the opportunity for exceptional development and career progression opportunities.

With a can-do attitude and a willingness to get their hands dirty, the successful applicant will have some experience (or the ability) to be able to operate a range of machinery including:

• Articulated Tractors, FWA Tractors, Telehandlers, Trucks, Forklifts and Harvesters

In addition to Machinery Operation, you will be assisting with the day-to-day general labour and irrigation requirements of the farm. This will include general maintenance, spraying, repairing, cleaning, and assisting as directed by the management team. 

Tasks will include but will not be limited to:

• Plant operation including tractor operations, harvesting, sowing, spray operations;
• Seeding using auto steer & rate controllers;
• Operation of earth moving plant (dependent upon High Risk / Industry tickets held);
• Daily maintenance of plant, including greasing, hot and cold checks;
• Servicing of machinery as required, 
• Farm maintenance and repairs of equipment and facilities; and
• General farm duties as required.

You will be expected to work under routine supervision either individually or in a team environment.

You will be expected to exercise discretion within your level of skill and training and be accountable for the quality of your own work subject to routine supervision.

• Must possess a current driver’s license.

• Experience with large articulated tractors, (300+ horsepower);
• Experience with Horward Bagshaw air seeders;
• Experience with TOPCON, GreenStar or CASE auto-steer & mapping systems;
• Truck licence (HR or HC);
• Forklift licence;
• Some form of ability to perform maintenance tasks on equipment;
• Experience with Hardi or Goldacres boom sprays;
• Precision planter experience;
• Experience with self-propelled spraying;
• Flood irrigation experience.
• No fear attitude of GPS and agriculture hardware/software programs

Full time permanent positions are available subject to successful completion of a probation period.

Rates on offer range from $30-35/hr (or by negotiation subject to experience and performance).

Traineeships available to the right applicant.

Rental accommodation on a share basis is available.

This position is suitable for persons desiring long term employment.

PLEASE NOTE: Only persons with the above experience need apply.

Applications to be addressed to **********@mphagriculture.com.au

Applications close: Wednesday 6th March 2024