Farm Hand – Land and Livestock

Lower Murray Water; Mildura; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Health and wellbeing programs

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary under Enterprise 4A

Job summary

Lower Murray Water in Mildura, Victoria, is seeking a hands-on, safety‑minded agricultural operator to support the sustainable use of recycled water and assist with livestock, cropping and pasture management on a 189-hectare farm.

The role focuses on animal welfare, irrigation operation, fencing and asset maintenance, plus accurate records and environmental compliance. Training and development are available under our Enterprise Agreement.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture or farming environments.
• Knowledge of livestock management and irrigation systems.
• Basic computer skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
• AQF-3 Agriculture certificate highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sheep husbandry, animal welfare and biosecurity.
• Support pasture and crop management, including planting and harvesting.
• Operate and maintain irrigation infrastructure.
• Maintain fencing, machinery and farm assets.
• Complete operational and administrative records accurately.
• Support environmental and farm management plans.
• Participate in seasonal farming activities including irrigation and harvesting.
• Assist at other Lower Murray Water sites when required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Livestock management knowledge

Irrigation systems knowledge

General farm operations

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Certificate in Agriculture (AQF-3)

Job description

2d ago , from Lower Murray Urban and Rural Water Corporation

SalaryBand 1 commencing from $58,474 per year (plus superannuation)

Employment type: Full time

Location: Mildura, Victoria

Applications close: Sunday 25 October 2026

Mandatory/key requirements

Driver’s license OH&S Construction Induction Card (White Card), Vaccination for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus and Q fever. Right to work in Australia

About the role

Working within Lower Murray Water’s 189‑hectare farming enterprise, you’ll assist with the sustainable application of recycled water while supporting livestock, cropping and pasture activities. This role contributes to achieving environmental compliance requirements and maintaining productive farming operations across the site.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist with sheep husbandry activities, including animal welfare and biosecurity practices.


• Support pasture and crop management activities including planting, maintenance and harvesting.


• Operate and maintain irrigation infrastructure.


• Assist with maintenance of fencing, machinery, equipment and farm assets.


• Complete operational and administrative records accurately.


• Support environmental and farm management plans.


• Participate in seasonal farming activities including irrigation, lambing and harvesting.


• Assist at other Lower Murray Water operational sites when required.

About you

You enjoy practical outdoor work; are safety focused and take pride in contributing to productive farming operations. You work well within a team and are committed to maintaining high standards of environmental stewardship and animal welfare.

You’ll bring:

• Experience working in agriculture, farming or a similar operational environment.


• Knowledge of livestock management, irrigation systems or general farm operations.


• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.


• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.


• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively within a team.


• Certificate in Agriculture and/or Chemical Accreditation AQF-3 will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

At Lower Murray Water, we value diverse perspectives and support our people to grow.

We offer:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.


• Meaningful work supporting sustainable farming and environmental outcomes.


• Health and wellbeing programs, including EAP support.


• A collaborative and inclusive team environment.


• Competitive salary and benefits under our Enterprise Agreement.


• The opportunity to work across a unique recycled water farming operation.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages and life experiences.

If you’re interested in the role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, attitude and willingness to learn.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Appointment is subject to a national criminal history check and fit-for-work evaluation. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant; each case is assessed on its merits.