Farm Hand — Permanent Part-Time

PASTA'BAH BY WVF PTY LTD; Fernvale; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodland Valley Farm in Fernvale, Tweed Valley NSW is seeking a practical, reliable farm hand for a permanent part-time role (three days per week: Tue, Wed, Thu).

The job involves caring for pasture-raised chickens and cattle, tractor operation, general farm maintenance and hands-on livestock care on a regenerative farm. You should be fit, able to lift up to 25 kg and take initiative while following instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for livestock and operating tractors.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25 kg.
• Reliable, practical and able to work independently.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety guidelines.
• Previous farm experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Care for pasture-raised chickens and cattle.
• Operate tractors and farm machinery.
• Perform general maintenance and equipment care.
• Maintain safety around livestock and tools.
• Lifting, handling and routine farm tasks as needed.

Skills

Farm experience

Tractor operation

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Reliability

Problem solving

Independent work

Initiative

Tools

Tractor

Machinery maintenance

Welding

Excavators

12V electrical

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Part time position

Job Description

Woodland Valley Farm | Fernvale, Tweed Valley NSW Three days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday We’re looking for a practical, reliable farm hand to join our team at Woodland Valley Farm.

Much of the work will involve caring for our pasture-raised chickens and cattle, alongside tractor work, machinery operation and general farm maintenance. The ideal applicant will have previous farm experience, including tractor operation. Cattle handling experience would be preferred.

You’ll need to enjoy working outdoors, be physically fit and be able to safely lift and carry items weighing up to 25 kg. We’re looking for someone who: Has previous farm experience and is comfortable working around livestock.

Is confident operating a tractor. Is practical, resourceful and good at solving problems. Can work independently, take initiative and follow instructions.

Is reliable and takes pride in doing a job properly. Works safely and looks after animals, tools and equipment. Additional skills that would be highly regarded include:

• Cattle handling experience.
• Mechanical knowledge and machinery maintenance.
• Welding and general fabrication.

Knowledge of 12-volt electrical systems. Experience operating excavators and other farm machinery. You don’t need every additional skill listed above—a sound work ethic, practical ability and willingness to learn are just as important.

We offer a permanent part-time position with a regular Tuesday-to-Thursday roster on our regenerative farm.