Senior Farm Hand Operator - Arcturus Downs

Gunn Agri Partners; Springsure; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On‑farm accommodation

Training and development

Long-term outlook

Job summary

Gunn Agri Partners seeks a Senior Farm Hand Operator for Arcturus Downs near Springsure, QLD. This full-time role supports day-to-day operations in a large-scale mixed farming enterprise spanning cropping, irrigation, and livestock.

You will operate and maintain a range of agricultural machinery, mentor General Farm Hand Operators, and uphold safety and record-keeping across activities. On-farm housing and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in irrigated cropping, dryland cropping or livestock operations.
• Proven ability to operate tractors and large-scale machinery.
• Valid driver’s licence; HR licence and ChemCert desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain modern agricultural machinery across irrigation and dryland cropping programs.
• Support cropping programs and monitor livestock and infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate records for machinery, chemicals, irrigation and inventory.

Skills

Irrigated cropping

Dryland cropping

Livestock operations

Tractor operation

Large-scale machinery

Leadership

Communication

Driver's Licence

Education

No formal degree required

Job description

Senior Farm Hand Operator – Arcturus Downs (Springsure Region, QLD)

Location: Arcturus Downs Aggregation (near Springsure, QLD)

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Farm Hand to join our team at Arcturus Downs, located in the Springsure/Emerald region of Central Queensland.

The Senior Farm Hand supports the day-to-day operations of our large-scale mixed farming enterprise ‘Arcturus Downs’. To be successful in this role you might be a skilled operator in your chosen specialty of dryland or irrigated cropping, or maybe you’re an all-rounder looking for the next step in your career on the path to a more senior role.

Whether your strengths lie in cropping, Irrigation, livestock operations, or a combination of these, we want to hear from you.

About Meldora Land Management

Meldora Land Management, an operating platform of Gunn Agri Partners, operates large-scale mixed farming enterprises across priority ecological regions in Eastern Australia. We integrate regenerative cropping and livestock production with ecological restoration to deliver productive, resilient, and sustainable farming systems.

Our platform embeds biodiversity outcomes directly into farming operations, including the delivery of high-integrity environmental plantings projects that support long-term land regeneration and climate-positive outcomes.

Join us and be part of a team where innovation, sustainability, and hands‑on results go hand in hand.

The property is located in a picturesque region near Springsure, QLD, offering true seasonal variation, great dams and creeks for fishing, and a lifestyle with access to nearby schools, amenities and country living. You’ll be working in a professional, well‑resourced environment that values teamwork, safety, and practical problem‑solving.

About The Role

The Senior Farm Hand Operator plays a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and well‑planned farming operations. The position involves operating and maintaining a wide range of agricultural machinery, supporting cropping programs, monitoring livestock and infrastructure, and ensuring accurate record keeping across machinery, chemicals, irrigation, and inventory.

You will also assist with supervising and mentoring General Farm Hand Operators, supporting operational standards, safety, and compliance across daily activities.

This is a great opportunity to work within a professional, collaborative team where safety, innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable land management are at the heart of what we do.

In this role you will do a number of exciting things including:

• Operation and maintenance of our modern machinery across irrigated and dryland cropping programs, including planting, spraying, irrigation, and harvest
• Carrying out general farm, machinery and irrigation infrastructure maintenance
• Use programs and systems to maintain accurate records for cropping, irrigation, chemicals, and machinery
• Assist with environmental planting programs and seasonal operational activities
• Mentor and support General Farm Hand / Operators
• Support of livestock operations including cattle handling, welfare monitoring, and water infrastructure checks
• Contribute to continuous improvement, safety, and compliance across farm operations

What You’ll Bring

• Practical experience in irrigated cropping, dryland cropping and/or livestock operations
• Confidence operating tractors and large-scale machinery (seeders, sprayers, harvesters)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and eagerness to grow skills across irrigation, cropping and livestock
• The ability to lead daily tasks and support others at senior levels
• Clear communication and problem‑solving skills
• You will hold a valid driver’s Licence, a ChemCert and HR licence is desirable

Why Meldora?

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your growth and sets you up for success, with:

• Competitive pay matched to your experience and capability
• On‑farm accommodation
• Training and development to support your progression
• A stable, well‑resourced agricultural business with a long‑term outlook
• A team culture built on integrity, accountability and respect