Groundworker/Farm Hand

Nature's Care; Pokolbin; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful rural property setting

Stable, hands-on role

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Nature’s Care is seeking a reliable Groundworker / Farm Hand for its Hunter Valley property in NSW. The role focuses on maintaining grounds, property presentation, and farm infrastructure while supporting vineyard activities during peak seasons.

You will report to the Farm Manager and work both independently and as part of a team. This hands-on outdoor position suits someone who takes pride in a well-presented property and is comfortable working in a rural setting with varied outdoor duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in farm work, grounds maintenance, gardening or rural property maintenance.
• Forklift licence is highly desirable.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport to the property.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg and perform manual handling safely.
• Strong work ethic, practical approach and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain presentation of the property, gardens and grounds.
• Mowing, whipper snipping, hedge trimming, pruning, and general grounds maintenance.
• Maintain sheds, workshops, fences and farm infrastructure.
• Perform basic repairs and general property upkeep.
• Assist with vineyard maintenance and seasonal farm activities.
• Operate tools and equipment safely per WHS requirements.
• Perform manual handling tasks up to 25 kg when required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Farm work experience

Forklift licence (_desirable)

Job description

Nature’s Care is a leading Australian company with well-known brands, an integrated business model and a growing presence in domestic and international markets. Our diverse portfolio includes supplements, cosmetics, olive oil, wine and food products.

Our philosophy is simple: our products must be good enough for our own families. Rooted in our family-based origins, this principle guides everything we do, from our farms and manufacturing operations to the products we deliver to our customers.

About the Role

Nature’s Care operates a large-scale manufacturing facility in NSW, alongside olive farms, vineyards and vegetable farms across the state. Our integrated operations support the production of supplements, high-quality olive oil and fresh agricultural products for our manufacturing, food service and hospitality businesses.

We are seeking a reliable, practical and hardworking Groundworker / Farm Hand to join our team at our Hunter Valley property.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the grounds, property presentation and farm infrastructure, while also assisting with vineyard operations during seasonal periods.

This is a hands-on outdoor role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining a well-presented property and can work independently as well as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the presentation of the property, gardens and surrounding grounds.
• Carry out mowing, whipper snipping, hedge trimming, pruning and other general grounds maintenance.
• Maintain sheds, workshops, fences and farm infrastructure.
• Perform basic repairs and general property upkeep.
• Assist with vineyard maintenance and seasonal farm activities as required.
• Operate tools, machinery and equipment safely and in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Perform manual handling tasks, including lifting items weighing up to 25 kg, where required.

About You

• Previous experience in farm work, grounds maintenance, gardening or rural property maintenance.
• A current forklift licence (highly desirable).
• A current driver's licence and reliable transport to and from the property.
• The physical capability to undertake outdoor work and manual handling tasks, including lifting up to 25 kg, with appropriate safe work practices.
• A strong work ethic, a practical approach and the ability to work independently.
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, safe and well-presented property.
• A reliable and flexible approach to supporting seasonal vineyard and farm operations.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on a beautiful rural property in the Hunter Valley.
• A stable, hands‑on role with varied outdoor duties.
• A supportive team environment.

Please note: Accommodation is not provided. Applicants must be able to arrange their own accommodation and transport.