Seasonal Farm Hand

GO.FARM; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised accommodation

Job summary

GO.FARM is seeking 2 Seasonal Farm Hands / Seeder Operators to support the Eurambeen team in Beaufort, VIC for approximately six months, from mid to late November 2026 through to the end of May 2027. This role focuses on seeding and machinery operation, with some harvest and general farm tasks.

The successful candidates will operate seeding equipment, tractors and other broadacre machinery, perform daily checks and basic maintenance, and contribute to grain handling and logistics as part of the

Qualifications

• Seeder operator experience
• Experience operating tractors and broadacre machinery
• Safety-focused approach
• Ability to work independently with machinery
• Positive attitude and strong team focus
• Flexibility to work longer hours during peak periods
• Experience with GPS/autosteer systems is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Operate seeding equipment and support seasonal cropping activities
• Safely operate tractors and other broadacre farm machinery
• Assist with machinery setup, daily checks and basic maintenance
• Support harvest and general farm activities, including grain handling and logistics
• Operate equipment such as chaser bins, mother bins, and inload/unload bagging machines
• Work safely and efficiently as part of the farm team

Skills

Seeder operation

Tractor operation

Safety awareness

Independent work

Teamwork

Flexibility

GPS/autosteer

Tools

GPS/autosteer systems

Job description

Are you looking for a unique, short-term opportunity in agriculture?

Do you have experience operating seeders and broadacre farm machinery, enjoy working outdoors and contributing to a farm team?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About us:

GO.FARM is an Australian-owned, high-conviction agricultural investor, developer and manager with a clear purpose: to transform Australian agriculture.

At GO.FARM, we find great people and give them big things to do.

About the role:

GO.FARM is seeking 2 Seasonal Farm Hands / Seeder Operators to support the Eurambeen team in Beaufort, VIC for approximately six months, from mid to late November 2026 through to the end of May 2027.

This role will support seasonal cropping operations, with a strong focus on seeding and machinery operation, as well as harvest and general farm activities as required.

The hourly rate is $33-$35, depending on experience. Subsidised accommodation will be provided for the duration of the role. Applicants must have their own reliable vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating seeding equipment and supporting seasonal cropping activities
• Safely operating tractors and other broadacre farm machinery
• Assisting with machinery setup, daily checks and basic maintenance
• Supporting harvest and general farm activities, including grain handling and logistics
• Operating equipment such as chaser bins, mother bins, and inload and unload bagging machines
• Working safely and efficiently as part of the farm team

For this role, we’re looking for:

• Previous seeder operator experience
• Experience operating tractors and broadacre farm machinery
• A practical, safety-focused approach
• Confidence working independently with machinery
• A positive attitude and strong team focus
• Flexibility to work longer hours during peak operational periods

Experience with modern seeding equipment, GPS/autosteer systems and machinery setup would be highly regarded.