Senior Farm Hand - Warra Warra

Hancock Agriculture; Dalby; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Agriculture seeks a Senior Farm Hand to manage on-farm operations at the Warra Warra Aggregation in the Warra district, QLD. The role covers ground prep, planting, irrigation, harvesting, and record-keeping across irrigated and dryland farming.

The candidate should be physically fit with a sound work ethic, capable of working outdoors, shifts including night and weekend work, and able to operate heavy vehicles with appropriate licences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency across all listed tasks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to on-farm operations.
• Commitment to safety and reliability in a rural environment.

Responsibilities

• Ground preparation, spraying, planting, harvesting and irrigation.
• Machine operation and maintenance, including servicing vehicles and irrigation infra.
• General property maintenance and repairs; keep machinery and spray records.

Skills

Physically fit

Team player

Self-motivated

Safety-conscious

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Agriculture

Chemical user accreditation

Tools

Heavy Vehicle Licence HC+

Workshop skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Farm Hand to join our operations at the Warra Warra Aggregation.

The Senior Farm Hand is responsible for all on-farm operations at the expanding irrigated and dryland farming enterprise in the Warra district, QLD.

About the Property

The Warra Warra aggregation comprises 12,000 hectares of mixed irrigated and dryland farming, located between the townships of Warra & Jimbour, 50 km west of Dalby on the Darling Downs, straddling the Condamine River.

Dalby offers all essential amenities, including schools, shopping, and sports facilities, while Warra Warra is ideally situated just a couple of hours from major cities and beaches in Southeast Queensland — perfect for weekend adventures

About the Role

• Ground preparation, spraying, planting, harvesting and irrigation
• Machinery operation and maintenance, including servicing and repairs of property vehicles, machinery, small motors, and irrigation infrastructure
• General property maintenance and repairs
• Record keeping including machinery records and spray records

About You

• Demonstrated competency across all listed tasks
• Demonstrated passion for farming and enthusiasm to continue learning
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, all aspects of row crop irrigation
• Sound mechanical knowledge and workshop skills
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions, including night shifts and weekend work
• Heavy Vehicle Licence - Class HC or higher — desirable (or willing to obtain)
• Certificate or Diploma qualification in Agriculture, Rural Operations, or equivalent — desirable
• Current chemical user’s accreditation (or willing to obtain)
• Ability to take direction and work effectively within a team
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety

What We Offer

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Training, career development, and advancement opportunities within our widespread organisation

About Hancock Agriculture

Hancock Agriculture is a renowned agricultural company encompassing Hancock Pastoral, Wagyu Operations, and S. Kidman & Co. Pty Ltd. We manage over 20 properties across Australia, covering 3.49 million hectares. As one of Australia’s largest producers of Wagyu and commercial cattle, we maintain a herd of over 150,000.

We oversee every step of the process — from breeding to feeding and sales — ensuring the highest standards of animal husbandry, traceability, and quality assurance. At Hancock Agriculture, we are proud to offer our team members the chance to be part of an organisation that upholds these exceptional standards.

**We strongly encourage Australian Defence Force veterans to apply.