Horticultural Farm Hand, BUNDABERG QLD

AusAG Rural; Queensland; Sur place; AUD 42 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AusAG Rural is seeking a hands-on farm operative to operate modern John Deere machinery on a large-scale horticultural operation. The role combines machinery operation, harvest activities, ground preparation and team support, with a clear path toward greater responsibility.

Located between Bundaberg and Gin Gin, this family-owned business grows peanuts, pumpkins and pineapples and offers a year-round position with potential progression to full-time leadership (2IC).

Qualifications

• Experience operating agricultural machinery in cropping or horticulture.
• Strong work ethic with leadership potential for 2IC position.
• Ability to guide less experienced staff in a team setting.
• Current forklift licence, HC licence or chemical accreditation desirable but not essential.

Responsabilités

• Operate John Deere tractors and machinery, including GPS-equipped gear.
• Harvesting activities, produce haulage and general farm operations.
• Ground preparation, spraying and seasonal cropping tasks.
• Support supervision and coordination of seasonal staff during peak production.

Connaissances

Machinery operation

Team leadership potential

Forklift licence

Chemical accreditation

Outils

GPS equipment

Description du poste

Looking for more than just another farm job? This is an opportunity to operate quality machinery, lead from the front and build a long-term future with a local family farming operation.

• Operate modern John Deere machinery across a large-scale horticultural operation.
• Diverse role combining machinery operation, harvest activities, ground preparation and team support.
• Long-term, year-round opportunity with potential progression to full-time employment and future leadership responsibilities.

Centrally positioned between Bundaberg and Gin Gin, this family-owned horticultural enterprise has built a strong reputation for producing quality peanuts, pumpkins and pineapples. The business operates a modern fleet of equipment and values hardworking team members who take pride in their work and contribute to a positive workplace culture. The region remains one of Australia's most productive horticultural areas, offering a relaxed lifestyle, strong local communities, excellent schooling options and a diverse agricultural industry that provides long-term employment opportunities. For locals seeking stable work close to home, this role offers the chance to build a rewarding career within a respected family farming business.

Reporting directly to the Owner, this position would suit a farm hand looking to take on greater responsibility over time. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist with supervising seasonal labour during peak periods and develop toward a future Second-in-Charge (2IC) role. An immediate start is available for the right person.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Operate modern John Deere tractors and machinery, including GPS-equipped equipment, across horticultural cropping operations.
• Complete harvesting activities, produce haulage and general farm operations for peanut, pumpkin and pineapple crops.
• Undertake ground preparation, spraying and other seasonal cropping activities.
• Support supervision and coordination of seasonal staff during peak production periods.

Selection Criteria

• Previous experience operating agricultural machinery within cropping, horticulture or broadacre farming operations.
• Strong work ethic with the initiative and leadership potential to progress toward a future 2IC position.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and provide guidance to less experienced staff when required.
• Current Forklift Licence, HC Licence and/or Chemical Accreditation highly regarded but not essential.

Additional Particulars

• Casual commencement with the opportunity to transition to permanent full-time employment for the right candidate.
• Year-round position offering long-term stability.
• No accommodation provided; applicants must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Bundaberg or Gin Gin region.
• Remuneration negotiable and will reflect skills, experience and licences held.
• Immediate start available.
• Applications will be considered as they are received.
• Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.