Heavy Machinery Operator (Excavator)

The Company

Sundown Pastoral Co. is a privately owned Australian agricultural and pastoral enterprise. We are world renowned for innovative farming techniques, sustainable production methods and environmental stewardship. Our quest to become one of the Earth’s most environmentally sustainable agricultural enterprises has meant turning traditional farming methods on their heads. We have challenged the conventional wisdom of agricultural production. Today Sundown Pastoral Company takes pride in its large scale sustainable and profitable farming business whilst being recognized for our environmental stewardship and high ethical standards. 

The Role

The role is based at Keytah, Moree in NW NSW.  The role is joining our cotton operations team, where your daily activities will be based on company objectives of high-performance cotton production utilizing the latest in machinery and technology. We operate a row crop fleet of the latest machinery, utilizing precision ag products.

About you

We are looking for someone who wants to be involved in a long-term team environment. Do you need experience in cotton farming? No. it's ideal for us if you do, however we are willing to train the right applicant with the right attitude, we all had to start somewhere. This is a permanent position after the probationary period. We have accommodation options for singles and couples/small families. (no pets)

Ideal attributes

• Willing to work nights as required.
• Own tools
• Drivers license
• Chemcert (not essential)
• Experience with NH3
• Experience with Greenstar GPS
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Willing to perform workshop duties during wet weather.
• Clean, tidy and sober habits

What Sundown Pastoral Co. can offer you

We pride ourselves on the long tenure our staff have enjoyed, some over 20 years! 

• Close to town (28Km)
• Work vehicle supplied.
• Bitumen road to front gate
• All weather access to accommodation
• Internet supplied.
• Above award remuneration

Please note: This position is not available to WHV as we are seeking a permanent team member.