Casual farm hand labourers

WHATHIMSAID FARMING PTY LTD; Bowen; On-site; AUD 24,797,000 - 35,818,000; Part time

Job summary

WHATHIMSAID FARMING PTY LTD in Bowen is seeking seasonal farm hands for the 2027 tomato season. Start mid-February 2027, for about 9 months, with casual hours paid under the Horticultural Award (Level 1).

Positions involve planting, staking, pruning, weeding, and general crop maintenance. You’ll work outdoors in a variable climate and be part of a team focused on safe, reliable operations with training and upskilling opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work well in a team during seasonal work.
• Casual seasonal role with hours varying by crop.

Responsibilities

• Plant seedlings, stake and tie plants, and prune as needed.
• Weed and perform general farm maintenance tasks.
• Operate basic farm tools safely and follow safety procedures.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and support cultivation tasks.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Tools

Basic farm tools

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Casual position

Job Description

Our tomato farm is looking for seasonal farm hand workers, for our 2027 tomato season which begins mid-late February and ends in October. Job location Bowen 10 x casual farm hand positions available

Start date approximately 15/02/27 for 9 months Position details: The farm hand role involves a range of general farm duties to support the cultivation and maintenance of tomato crops.

Responsibilities include planting seedlings, staking and tying plants, pruning, weeding, and assisting with general farm maintenance. Also responsible for using basic farm tools and equipment safely and carrying out manual labour, while following workplace health and safety procedures. The role requires physical fitness, reliability, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

This work is outdoors where weather conditions play a big part as our region experiences a diverse climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. As this is a seasonal role and largely depends on mother nature and the weather, hours and days of work vary depending on the crop. This is a casual role with casual hours paid according to the Horticultural Award (Level 1).

Hours of work include early starts from 6.30am until 3/4pm, with a minimum guarantee of 30 hours per week. Flexibility and commitment are essential traits during the season. Opportunities for further training and upskilling available.