Farm Hand - Livestock, Cropping & AgTech Research

Department of Primary Industries and Regions; South Australia; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) operates the Struan Research Centre in South Australia and is seeking a Farm Hand to support cutting-edge livestock, cropping and AgTech research that drives productivity and sustainability for regional producers.

You will work across diverse farm operations, including sheep and cattle husbandry, machinery operation, fencing, irrigation and data collection for field trials and demonstrations that translate research into practical farm outcomes.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supporting sheep and cattle management, including animal health treatments, weighing, tagging and stock movements.
• Undertaking cropping activities such as sowing, fertilising, harvesting and fodder conservation.
• Operating and maintaining farm machinery, equipment and infrastructure.
• Assisting with fencing, irrigation systems and on-farm improvements.
• Supporting agricultural research trials, data collection and AgTech initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to farm operations, livestock treatments and chemical applications.

Job description

Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) operates the Struan Research Centre in South Australia and is seeking a Farm Hand to support cutting-edge livestock, cropping and AgTech research that drives productivity and sustainability for regional producers.

You will work across diverse farm operations, including sheep and cattle husbandry, machinery operation, fencing, irrigation and data collection for field trials and demonstrations that translate research into practical farm outcomes.