Farm Hand

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo); Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned accommodation

Prepared meals

Phone coverage across the property

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is seeking a dedicated Farm Hand to support Wylarah Station, located near Surat, QLD. You will report to the Farm Operations Manager and contribute to dryland and irrigation cropping operations on site.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in a similar role, a current driver’s license, HR truck license or willingness to obtain one, and basic GPS farming system knowledge with furrow irrigation experience. Accommodation, meals, and training are provided.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Current driver’s license and HR truck license (or willingness to obtain).
• Basic knowledge of GPS farming systems and furrow irrigation.
• Current chemical handling certification if applicable.
• Reliable, hands-on and safety-conscious on the land.

Responsibilities

• Operate a modern fleet of tractors (Row Crop and Broadacre).
• Manage furrow irrigation for summer and winter crops.
• Operate irrigation pumps and flood harvest pumps.
• Use earthmoving machinery such as backhoes and excavators.
• Perform general station duties including spraying, mowing, slashing and tidying.

Skills

Driver's license

HR truck license

GPS farming systems

Basic mechanical skills

Team player

Job description

Who we are:

Established in 1824, Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is one of Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producers and is the country’s oldest continuously operating company. Today, AACo owns and operates a strategic balance of stations, feedlots and farms spanning approximately 6.5 million hectares of land across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our people manage a large-scale Wagyu herd, producing consistently high-quality branded beef distributed to over 20 countries around the world.

We are fostering a culture that values safety, inclusion and opportunity, and are committed to integrating care for our people, animals and land into the way we do business - Reimagining Australian agriculture to share with the world - 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 will include, but are not limited to:

• 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 driver’s license
• HR truck license (or a willingness to obtain one).
• Basic knowledge of GPS farming systems, such as GreenStar.
• 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 and prepared meals.
• Phone coverage across the whole property.
• Ongoing training and development, both on-the-job and from external providers