Farm Hand - Lynora Downs

Rural Funds Management; Rolleston; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Farm Accommodation

Salary continuance and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Rural Funds Management is recruiting a Farm Hand for Lynora Downs Cropping, near Rolleston, Central Queensland. This permanent, full-time role offers hands-on responsibility across irrigated and dryland cropping with a focus on cotton.

You will join a practical team, operate modern farm machinery, and contribute across the cropping cycle. Requirements include at least two years of cropping experience, a current driver's licence, and a proactive team mindset.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of broadacre cropping experience.
• Experience operating farm machinery.
• Physical fitness to perform active hand-on work.
• Willingness to work varying hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day farming operations under the Farm Manager.
• Prepare beds, fertilise, sow, and cultivate crops to establish strong yields.
• Operate air seeders, planters, self-propelled sprayers and other machinery.
• Maintain fences, repairs and general upkeep of farm assets.
• Uphold safety standards and contribute to a positive farm environment.

Skills

Broadacre cropping experience

Team player

Physical fitness

Driver's Licence

Tools

Farm machinery

Irrigation equipment

Job description

• LocationVesta Road,Rolleston, QLD, 4702,Australia
• Job CategoryAgriculture, Cropping , Farm Hand
• Employee TypeFull-Time

Contact information

• Contact NameTracey Scott
• Contact Phone[phone]***
• Contact ***********@ruralfunds.com.au

Description

Farm Hand – Lynora Downs Cropping

Permanent / Full-time position

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Farm Hand with at least two years’ broadacre cropping experience to join our team at Lynora Downs in Central Queensland.

Located near Rolleston, this role is ideal for someone looking to build on their existing farming experience and further develop their skills across irrigated and dryland cropping, with a particular focus on cotton.

You’ll be part of a hands-on farming operation where no two days are the same, working with modern farm machinery and contributing across all stages of the cropping cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day farming operations, including:

• Crop Establishment: Preparing beds, fertilising, sowing and cultivating to establish strong crops
• Crop Management: Applying herbicides and pesticides to support crop health, growth and yield
• Machinery Operation: Operating air seeders, precision planters, self-propelled sprayers and other farm machinery and equipment
• Farm Maintenance: Completing fencing, repairs and general maintenance to keep the farm operating effectively
• Safety Standards: Working safely and contributing to a positive and safe working environment for everyone on farm

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Experience: Ideally two years or more of broadacre cropping experience, including experience operating farm machinery
• Physical Fitness: The ability to undertake the active, hands-on requirements of the role
• Driver’s Licence: A current driver’s licence is essential
• Positive Attitude: A proactive approach and willingness to work as part of a team
• Flexibility: Willingness to work varying hours, including weekends, when required to meet operational needs

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Above-award hourly rates with overtime opportunities
• On-Farm Accommodation: Single-person housing provided for convenience and comfort. There are some limited opportunities for couples and family accommodation
• Salary continuance and life insurance (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support services for personal and professional well-being

Appointment to the role is subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, which may include medical screening, reference checks and right to work verification.

About Rural Funds Management

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.5 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 29 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states.

At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace.

Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 270 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.