Staff 360, an Australian agricultural recruitment specialist, is recruiting experienced Agricultural Spreader and Machinery Operators for multiple positions with a leading agricultural business operating across Western Victoria and South Eastern South Australia.
The positions are suited to experienced agricultural machinery operators who are confident operating specialist equipment and are interested in working in Australia’s agricultural sector.
The employer offers visa and migration assistance, with the possibility of long-term employment and employer sponsorship for suitable workers.
- Employer: Staff 360 Pty Ltd
- Position: Agricultural Spreader / Machinery Operator
- Location: Western Victoria, Australia
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Positions: Multiple vacancies
- Experience: Experienced agricultural machinery operators
- International Applicants: Welcome
- Visa Support: Visa and migration assistance available
- Sponsorship: Potential employer sponsorship for suitable workers
- Accommodation: Available
About the Job
Successful candidates will work across farms in Western Victoria and South Eastern South Australia, operating agricultural machinery and supporting fertiliser spreading and other farm operations.
The role can involve:
- Operating fertiliser spreaders
- Operating agricultural machinery
- Operating front-end loaders
- Using GPS and precision application systems
- Operating heavy vehicles
- Carrying out basic machinery servicing
- Performing routine maintenance
- Supporting day-to-day agricultural operations
- Working across different farm locations
- Following workplace health and safety procedures
This is a practical, hands-on role for people with previous agricultural machinery experience.
Agricultural Machinery Experience
Applicants should have strong practical experience operating agricultural machinery.
Experience with fertiliser spreading equipment is particularly relevant, but candidates with broader agricultural machinery experience may also be considered depending on their background.
The role may involve working with modern precision agriculture equipment, including GPS-guided machinery and application systems.
Heavy Vehicle Experience
Heavy vehicle experience is highly regarded.
Candidates who already have relevant heavy vehicle driving experience should include this clearly on their CV.
Staff 360 also states that it can provide assistance with Australian heavy vehicle licensing, which may be useful for eligible overseas applicants who need to transition to Australian licensing requirements.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Strong agricultural machinery operating experience
- A current driving licence
- Good mechanical aptitude
- The ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently
- A reliable and responsible approach to work
- Good understanding of workplace safety
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work across different farm locations
Heavy vehicle experience is highly regarded.
Experience with GPS and precision agricultural application systems would also be valuable.
Work Season
The main agricultural spreading season generally runs from approximately:
December to June
Additional machinery and operational work may be available outside the peak spreading season.
This means there may be opportunities for workers to continue working beyond the main fertiliser spreading period, depending on operational requirements and available positions.
What Is Offered?
Staff 360 states that successful workers may receive:
- Competitive Australian hourly rates
- Accommodation availability
- Training on specialist spreading equipment
- Assistance with Australian heavy vehicle licensing
- Visa and migration assistance
- Potential long-term employment
- Potential employer sponsorship for suitable workers
The exact pay and employment conditions should be confirmed directly with Staff 360 during the recruitment process.
Visa & Migration Assistance
International applicants are welcome.
The recruitment information specifically states that visa and migration assistance is available.
For suitable workers, there may also be a pathway to long-term employment and employer sponsorship.
This makes the vacancy particularly relevant to experienced agricultural machinery operators who are currently outside Australia and are looking for opportunities to work in the Australian agricultural sector.
However, applicants should understand that potential sponsorship is not a guarantee of sponsorship or permanent residency. Eligibility depends on the position, the employer, the worker’s qualifications and experience, and Australia’s applicable immigration requirements.
Candidates should confirm the exact visa pathway available to them directly with Staff 360 and, where necessary, a registered Australian migration professional.
International Applicants
Applications are encouraged from experienced operators in:
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Europe
Applicants from other countries may also wish to contact the recruiter to determine whether their experience and immigration circumstances can be considered.
If you are applying from outside Australia, make sure your CV clearly explains your machinery experience, driving qualifications and any heavy vehicle experience.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity could be relevant to experienced workers such as:
- Agricultural machinery operators
- Fertiliser spreader operators
- Farm machinery operators
- Heavy machinery operators
- Front-end loader operators
- Precision agriculture machinery operators
- Agricultural equipment operators
Candidates with a combination of agricultural machinery, GPS/precision agriculture and heavy vehicle experience should make these skills particularly prominent in their application.
How to Tailor Your CV
If you’re applying from outside Australia, don’t submit a generic CV.
Highlight Your Machinery Experience
List the exact machinery and equipment you have operated.
For example:
- Fertiliser spreaders
- Tractors
- Front-end loaders
- Harvesting machinery
- Heavy agricultural equipment
- GPS-guided machinery
Include Your Driving Experience
Clearly state the type of driving licence you hold and the vehicles you are authorised to operate.
If you have experience operating heavy vehicles, include the vehicle types and relevant licence category.
Show Your Mechanical Skills
Mention experience with:
- Routine servicing
- Preventative maintenance
- Fault identification
- Equipment inspections
- Minor repairs
- Machinery troubleshooting
Highlight GPS & Precision Agriculture
If you have worked with GPS-guided machinery or precision application systems, include the technology and equipment you have used.
Mention Your Availability
If you are prepared to relocate to Australia, clearly state your availability and willingness to work in Western Victoria and South Eastern South Australia.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV/resume and details of their:
- Agricultural machinery experience
- Fertiliser spreading experience
- Heavy vehicle experience
- Driving licence
- Machinery maintenance skills
- GPS/precision agriculture experience
- Availability
Disclaimer: OpportunityShape is sharing this vacancy for informational purposes to help job seekers discover employment opportunities in Australia.
Staff 360 states that visa and migration assistance is available and that employer sponsorship may be possible for suitable workers. This does not guarantee sponsorship, employment, a particular visa or permanent residency.
Applicants should verify the current vacancy, employment conditions, visa options and sponsorship arrangements directly with Staff 360 before making travel arrangements or paying any third party.
