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Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

BordertownSouth Australia

Industry:

Horticultural Production (New)

Contact Name:

Geoff Lucas

Contact Email:

geoff@lucasgroup.com.au

Contact Phone:

Posted Date:

25-Nov-2025


The Lucas Group are looking for competent Machinery Operators to join our client, a large well-run mixed farming business operating in the Bordertown region. You will work with the company agronomists across broadacre crops, potatoes and onions, using modern machinery and supporting day-to-day cropping operations.

What You’ll Do
  • Operate precision ag equipment, tractors, spray equipment and machinery
  • Undertake seeding, spraying, fertilising and harvest activities.
  • Run and maintain centre pivot irrigation systems.
  • Complete daily machinery checks, minor servicing and accurate records.
  • Assist with general farm duties and follow all WHS procedures.

What You’ll Bring
  • A relevant Cert II or Cert III, plus at least one year of relevant experience, or alternatively, at least 2 years’ full-time work experience
  • Current driver’s licence and the ability to drive manual
  • ChemCert qualifications (preferred)
  • Experience operating modern broadacre or horticultural machinery.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot minor issues.
  • Irrigation experience (centre pivots ideal).
  • Strong communication, reliability and attention to detail.

Why Apply?
  • Above award salary of $80K–$100K base + super, depending on experience
  • On-farm family-friendly accommodation
  • Modern machinery and varied work across broadacre and horticulture.
  • Genuine work-life balance in a supportive, people-first environment
  • Friendly team culture with long-term opportunities

Apply Now
For more information, contact Geoff Lucas , The Lucas Group on (08) 8201 9999 or apply via SEEK with your resume.
Reference number GL11084

The Lucas Group
For over 30 years The Lucas Group has been providing agricultural industries in Australia with executive search, recruitment, and human resources consulting services.
Find out more about us or upload your resume: www.lucasgroup.com.au
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