Farm Hand, LISMORE VIC

AusAG Rural; Lismore; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Work vehicle

Job summary

AusAG Rural in Victoria near Lismore is seeking a practical, hands-on farm worker for the 2026/2027 harvest season. You will contribute to seeding, spreading, chaser bin operations, and general farm tasks across 1,100ha, using modern John Deere tractors and CASE Patriot sprayer.

The role starts as casual with potential to move to permanent full-time. You will report to the family owners and work closely with management, with on-site accommodation and a work vehicle provided.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s licence is essential.
• Truck licence and welding skills are highly regarded.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Cropping operations across 1,100ha of winter cropping with seeding and harvesting periods.
• Operate modern tractors and machinery; drive chaser bin during harvest; assist with truck driving.

Skills

Driver's licence

Truck licence

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Tractor operation

General maintenance

Livestock handling

Tools

John Deere machinery

CASE Patriot sprayer

Job description

Modern John Deere machinery, a brand-new one-bedroom cottage and the opportunity to build a long-term future in cropping on a family-run farm near Lismore.

• Work across 1,100ha of winter cropping with modern John Deere tractors, a CASE Patriot sprayer and a range of farm machinery.
• Get involved in seeding, spreading, chaser bin driving, carting and general farm operations, with scope to develop your mechanical and machinery skills.
• Start with the 2026/2027 harvest season, with on-site accommodation, a work vehicle and the potential to move into permanent full-time employment.

This is an established, family-run farming operation in Lismore, Victoria, where the family has worked the same property for generations. With 1,100ha of winter cropping and sheep, the business offers a practical, hands-on farming environment with a strong focus on higher input cropping systems.

Located approximately one hour from Geelong and 50 minutes from Ballarat, Lismore offers a quieter rural lifestyle, a close-knit community and access to larger regional centres for shopping, services and time away from the farm. For someone looking to settle into rural life, gain experience across a mixed cropping and livestock operation and become part of a long-standing farming business, this is an opportunity worth considering.

The operation is run by the family, supported by contractors during key periods such as windrowing and harvest. You will work closely with the manager and have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own work as your experience develops. The position will commence on a casual basis for the 2026/2027 harvest season, with the potential to transition into permanent full-time employment following an initial three-month trial period. Harvest is expected to run from mid-November 2026 through to late January 2027, weather permitting. The preferred start date is around mid-November, although there is flexibility for the right person. Reporting directly to the owners, you will assist with day-to-day cropping operations, machinery work, carting and general farm maintenance. This role would suit someone who enjoys practical work, is comfortable working independently and is looking for more than just a single harvest season.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Cropping operations: Assist with seeding across the property's 1,100ha of winter cropping, as well as spreading and other seasonal cropping activities throughout the farming calendar.
• Machinery operation and carting: Operate modern John Deere tractors and other farm machinery, drive the chaser bin during harvest and assist with truck driving.
• General farm maintenance: Undertake routine machinery maintenance, basic mechanical work and general repairs, with opportunities to take on more mechanical or welding work depending on your experience and interests.
• Livestock and general property work: Assist with the small amount of sheep work, complete fencing when required and work independently to keep day-to-day farm tasks moving.

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant interest and attitude: A genuine interest in agriculture, particularly cropping and sheep, with a willingness to learn and develop practical farming skills.
• Reliability and work ethic: An honest, trustworthy and dependable approach, with good common sense and the ability to work independently when required.
• Availability and commitment: Availability for the full 2026/2027 harvest season and a genuine interest in securing a longer-term opportunity within the farming operation.
• Licences and practical skills: A current driver's licence is essential, while a truck licence, mechanical aptitude and welding skills are highly regarded.

Additional Particulars:

• Accommodation and inclusions: A brand-new, one-bedroom cottage is provided on-site, ideally suited to a single applicant. A partner is welcome to live on-site. Family accommodation can also be explored dependant on requirements of the successful candidate. A work vehicle is provided.
• Remuneration: Fair remuneration will be negotiated based on the successful applicant's experience, skills and capabilities.
• Employment type and commencement: Initially casual, commencing around mid-November 2026 for the harvest season, with flexibility for the right person and the potential to transition to permanent full-time employment after an initial three-month trial period.
• 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.