Farm hand / Operator

Zanthe Farms; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Zanthe is seeking reliable Farm Hands / Operators to join our sweet potato farming team in Bundaberg/Cordalba, QLD. This casual, ongoing role offers year-round work with higher hours during our peak season from now through March.

Entry-level friendly with on-the-job training; licences or certifications are highly regarded, including forklift and truck licences or Chem Cert. Must hold a valid manual driver’s license and have reliable transport.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Experience in farming is an advantage.
• Forklift licence is highly regarded.
• Truck licence is highly regarded.
• Chemical Certificate (Chem Cert) is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Planting, harvesting, and irrigation.
• General farm labour and day-to-day tasks.
• Operating and maintaining farm machinery.
• Forklift and truck operation (where licensed).
• Assisting with all-round farm duties as required.

Skills

No prior experience required

Experience in farming advantageous

Forklift licence

Truck licence

Chem Cert

Tools

Forklift licence

Truck licence

Chem Cert

Job description

Farm Hand / Operator – Long-Term Opportunity

Zanthe

Bundaberg / Cordalba QLD

Casual (Ongoing, Year-Round Work)

Zanthe is expanding our team ahead of our peak season and is seeking reliable and motivated Farm Hands / Operators to join our sweet potato farming operation.

This is a casual position within our year-round farming operation, with increased hours generally available during our peak period from now through to March. Hours may vary depending on seasonal requirements and farm operations.

We welcome applications from entry-level candidates with the right attitude through to experienced farm operators. Applicants holding additional licences or certifications will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Planting, harvesting, and irrigation

• General farm labour and day-to-day operational tasks

• Operating and maintaining farm machinery

• Forklift and truck operation (where licensed)

• Assisting with all-round farm duties as required

Skills & Experience

• No prior experience required – training provided for the right candidate

• Previous farm or agricultural experience is an advantage

• Forklift licence and/or truck licence – highly regarded

• Chemical Certificate (Chem Cert) – highly regarded

About You

• Actively seeking a long-term role

• Reliable, hardworking, and physically fit

• Positive, proactive attitude and strong work ethic

• Ability to work well within a team environment

• Good communication skills

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Hold a valid manual driver’s licence and have reliable transport

What We Offer

• Casual position with consistent work available

• Increased hours during our peak season, generally from September through to March

• Ongoing, year-round work available

• Supportive team environment

• On-the-job training

• Opportunity to develop skills and take on greater responsibility

Important Information

We are currently expanding our team for the upcoming peak season and are looking for people who are reliable and available to work increased hours when required.

While our farming operation runs year-round, hours will vary throughout the season, with our busiest period generally occurring between now and March.

Local Bundaberg and surrounding-area applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

• This position is not suitable for short-term or seasonal applicants