Farm & Livestock Hand

Ag Border Contracting; Toowoomba Regional; Presencial; AUD 34 000 - 44 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Ag Border Contracting seeks a Farm Hand to assist on a small mixed cattle and grain farming operation at Clifton on the Darling Downs. You will work with the owner and independently as required, supporting livestock care, feeding, property maintenance and seasonal cropping with flexible hours across 1–2 casual days per week.

You should have experience with cattle, tractors, grain mixing and machinery maintenance, plus a valid licence and reliable transport.

Qualificações

• Experience with cattle and general farmhand tasks.
• Ability to operate tractors and farm machinery safely.
• Experience with grain mixing, cropping operations and chemical handling.
• Current Drivers Licence and reliable transport to the property.
• HR Drivers Licence would be advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Mix grain and prepare livestock feed as directed.
• General cattle handling and livestock duties.
• Monitor cattle wellbeing and report signs of illness or injury.
• Check water points, troughs and supply systems.
• Carry out fencing repairs and install fences and gates.
• Undertake general farm maintenance and minor repairs.
• Operate tractors, farm machinery and attachments.
• Assist with ground preparation, spraying, planting and harvesting.
• Complete prestart checks and routine machinery care.

Conhecimentos

Cattle handling

Tractor operation

Grain mixing

Crop planning

Independent work

Ferramentas

Farm machinery

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Ag Border Contracting is seeking a Farm Hand to assist on a small mixed cattle and grain farming operation based at Clifton on the Darling Downs. Working alongside the owner and independently as required, you will help with livestock care, feeding, property maintenance and seasonal cropping activities. Working days will be arranged by agreement, with some flexibility required around weather, livestock needs and seasonal workloads. This role offers approximately 1-2days of casual work per week. Duties and hours will vary according to farm priorities, seasonal activities & weather conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Mixing grain & preparing livestock feed as directed
• General cattle handling, yard work and livestock duties
• Monitor cattle wellbeing and promptly report signs of illness or injury
• Check & maintain water points, troughs and supply systems
• Carry out fencing repairs and assist with installing fences and gates
• Undertake general farm maintenance, minor repairs and property upkeep
• Operate tractors, farm machinery & attachments
• Assist with ground preparation, spraying, planting & harvesting as required
• Complete prestart checks & routine machinery care

About you

• Previous experience with cattle & general farmhand work
• Experience operating tractors and farm machinery safely
• Experience with grain mixing, cropping operations, chemical handling and machinery maintenance
• Current Drivers Licence & reliable transport to the property
• HR Drivers Licence would be advantageous
• Ability to work independently & communicate clearly
• Ability to carry out the physical requirements of the role safely

If you enjoy working in Agriculture and the great outdoors, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are looking for a role to complement your current workload or are semi retired and keen to stay active, this could be a great opportunity.