We are seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Hand to join a well-established, family-owned and operated farming enterprise in the Western Downs region, just outside Dalby, Queensland.

This is a genuine long-term opportunity for someone who is passionate about agriculture and wants to be part of a progressive operation where they can contribute, learn and build a career. We’re looking for someone who sees farming as more than just a job and takes pride in their work.

The business operates a predominantly dryland cropping program with some irrigation country, growing wheat, barley, oats, chickpeas, sorghum, corn and cotton. Most farming operations are completed in-house, with contractors brought in for cotton picking.

While this role sits within the farming team, the broader business also operates a feedlot, breeding herd and backgrounding program, making it a large and diverse agricultural enterprise.

You’ll be working with modern machinery, including a fleet of Generation 4 and Generation 5 John Deere equipment.

The Role Duties will vary throughout the year and may include:

  • Ground preparation and planting
  • Spraying and crop management
  • Irrigation duties
  • Harvest operations
  • Operating modern agricultural machinery
  • General farm maintenance
  • Machinery servicing and preventative maintenance
  • Welding and fabrication work
  • Workshop and shed maintenance
  • Supporting day-to-day farming operations as required

About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

  • Previous broadacre farming experience
  • Experience operating modern agricultural machinery
  • Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills
  • Welding experience
  • A strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A current driver’s licence
  • Contactable work references
  • Good physical fitness
  • A genuine passion for farming and agriculture

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is down-to-earth, reliable, takes pride in their work and will be a good fit within a close-knit team.

What’s On Offer

  • Accommodation included
  • Capped electricity
  • Negotiable salary based on experience
  • Modern John Deere machinery
  • Diverse and progressive farming operation
  • Supportive family-owned business
  • Long-term opportunity with variety throughout the year
  • Convenient location within easy reach of Dalby

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected family farming business where you’ll become a valued member of the team and play an important role in the day-to-day success of the operation.

Please note: This position is not suitable for Working Holiday Visa holders.