Farm Hand - Lynora Downs

Rural Funds Management Limited; Rolleston; Sur place; AUD 34 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-farm Accommodation

Above-award pay

Salary continuance and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Résumé du poste

Rural Funds Management is seeking a hands‑on Farm Hand at Lynora Downs Cropping, near Rolleston, Central Queensland. The role supports the cropping cycle across irrigated and dryland operations with a focus on cotton, reporting to the Farm Manager.

You will work in a practical, team‑oriented environment using modern machinery, contributing across all stages of crop establishment, management and harvesting while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of broadacre cropping experience is required.
• Ability to operate farm machinery safely and effectively.
• A current driver’s licence is essential.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Physical fitness to meet the active, hands‑on requirements of the role.
• Willingness to work varying hours, including weekends when required.

Responsabilités

• Assist with crop establishment, including beds preparation, fertilising, sowing and cultivation.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides to support crop health and yield.
• Operate farm machinery such as air seeders, precision planters and self‑propelled sprayers.
• Perform routine farm maintenance and repairs.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient and productive working environment on the farm.

Connaissances

Broadacre cropping experience

Farm machinery operation

Driver's licence

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Outils

Air seeders

Precision planters

Self-propelled sprayers

Description du poste

• Location Vesta Road,Rolleston, QLD, 4702,Australia
• Job Category Agriculture, Cropping , Farm Hand
• Employee Type Full-Time

Contact information

• Contact Name Tracey Scott
• Contact Phone [phone]

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.