Farm Worker Required In Australian Agricultural Company, Australia

January 26, 2025
$20 - $25 / hour

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    January 26, 2025
  • Location
  • Offered Salary
    $20 - $25 / hour
  • Expiration date
    February 23, 2025
  • Experience
    1 Year
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Certificate
  • Career Level
    Others

Job Description

The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, specializing in grass-fed, grain-fed, and Wagyu beef production. Established back in 1824, we’ve been doing this a while – in fact, we’re Australia’s oldest continuously operating company. We’ve had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be, with all the support, training, and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to. We’re dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future – and we’d love you to join us.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Farm Hand to assist with our dryland and irrigation cropping operations. Wylarah Station is located 10 km south of Surat, QLD. In this role, you will report directly to the Farm Operations Manager.

Your primary responsibilities

  • Operating a modern fleet of John Deere tractors (Row Crop and Broadacre).
  • Managing furrow irrigation for both summer and winter crops.
  • Operating irrigation pumps and flood harvest pumps.
  • Using earthmoving machinery, including backhoes, excavators, and graders.
  • Performing general station duties such as spraying, mowing, slashing, and tidying

About you:

  • At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Current drivers license
  • HR truck license (or a willingness to obtain one).
  • Basic knowledge of GPS farming systems, such as Green Star.
  • Experience with furrow irrigation.
  • Current chemical handling certification.
  • Basic mechanical skills.
  • Reliable, honest, hardworking, and passionate about working on the land.
  • Positive Mindset and a team player attitude

Benefits:

  • Air-conditioned accommodation
  • Phone coverage across the whole property.
  • Ongoing training and development, both on-the-job and from external providers