Farm Hand, DRILLHAM QLD

AusAG Rural; Western Downs Regional; Hybrid; AUD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accommodation provided

Zusammenfassung

AUSAG RURAL, a family-owned farming operation near Drillham in Queensland, is seeking a dedicated machinery operator. The role offers permanent full‑time employment with immediate start during the harvest period and long‑term prospects thereafter.

You will operate cropping machinery, assist with grain harvest and handling, perform basic repairs, and support both cropping and livestock tasks. Accommodation is provided, with remuneration negotiated on experience.

Qualifikationen

• Previous farming or broadacre cropping experience.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience working cattle.
• MC Licence advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to safely operate agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Strong communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Physically fit, reliable and able to work in a small team.

Aufgaben

• Operate cropping machinery across spraying, planting, harvest and general farm operations.
• Assist with grain harvest, storage and deliveries to depots and feedlots.
• Conduct routine workshop maintenance and basic repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Support day‑to‑day farm activities across cropping and livestock.
• Assist with mustering, branding and feeding of cattle.

Kenntnisse

Machinery operation

Cattle handling

Physically fit

Tools

MC Licence

Jobbeschreibung

23 September 2026 | AUSAG RURAL 2026 Station Jobs, AUSAG RURAL Cropping Jobs, AUSAG RURAL Livestock Jobs, AUSAG RURAL Machinery Jobs, Harvest 2026, JOBS in Queensland

Join a family-owned farming operation near Drillham where you'll be trusted with quality machinery, valued as part of the team, and offered genuine long‑term prospects after the headers stop rolling.

• Permanent full-time role with long-term career opportunities beyond harvest.


• Operate a range of modern machinery across cropping operations, harvest and general farm activities.


• Accommodation provided with remuneration negotiated based on experience.

Situated just 12km from Drillham in Queensland's productive Western Downs region, this family-owned and operated beef and dryland cropping enterprise is well regarded within the local agricultural community. Alongside a broadacre cropping program, the business also operates a transport division, creating diversity across the operation and providing year‑round stability. With easy access to nearby regional centres, the area offers an appealing combination of career opportunity, country lifestyle and strong community connections.
Reporting directly to the owners, this position is ideally suited to someone with previous farming experience who enjoys working independently, operating machinery and taking a hands‑on approach across a variety of farm activities. An immediate start is available, with harvest expected to commence from late September through October. While support is needed for the upcoming harvest period, the role offers ongoing permanent employment for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Operate cropping machinery across spraying, planting, harvest and general farm operations.


• Assist with grain harvest, storage and deliveries to depots and feedlots.


• Conduct routine workshop maintenance and basic repairs on machinery and equipment.


• Support day‑to‑day farm activities across the cropping and livestock enterprise as required.


• Assist with mustering, branding and feeding of cattle.

Selection Criteria:

• Previous farming or broadacre cropping experience.


• Knowledge, understanding and previous experience working cattle.


• MC Licence advantageous but not essential.


• Ability to safely operate agricultural machinery and equipment.


• Strong communication, organisational and time management skills.


• Physically fit, reliable and able to work effectively within a small team environment.

Additional Particulars:

• Accommodation provided.


• Remuneration negotiable based on experience and capability.


• Permanent full‑time position with immediate start available; harvest‑only applicants seeking longer‑term opportunities will also be considered.


• Applications will be considered as they are received.


• Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.