Senior Mixed Farm Hand, EMERALD QLD

AusAG Rural; Emerald; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-bedroom house

Accommodation provided

Remuneration negotiable

Job summary

AusAG Rural in Central Queensland is seeking a Senior Mixed Farm Hand to contribute across its cattle and cropping operations, including management across three nearby properties within 30km. You will be a hands-on all-rounder, responsible for cattle health, cropping tasks, machinery maintenance and general property upkeep, reporting directly to the owners in a family-run operation.

Accommodation is available; remuneration is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience across cattle operations and broadacre or dryland cropping.
• Strong mechanical ability and confidence operating, maintaining and troubleshooting agricultural machinery.
• Sound understanding of cattle health, husbandry and handling, with proactive problem-solving.
• Practical, hands-on approach, reliable, able to work independently within a family-run team.

Responsibilities

• Cattle and stud management across ~1,000 head, including health monitoring and recording activities.
• Carry out dryland cropping across ~4,000 acres and support regenerative farming practices.
• Operate and maintain a broad range of agricultural machinery and perform basic repairs.
• Assist with upkeep of three properties within ~30km, ensuring daily operations run smoothly.

Skills

Mixed farming experience

Mechanical aptitude

Cattle knowledge

Reliability and attitude

Tools

CASE Patriot Sprayers

Trimble guidance systems

Powerful tractors

Job description

Take responsibility across 1,000 head of cattle and 4,000 acres of dryland cropping, with quality machinery, a comfortable three-bedroom home and the opportunity to make a real contribution to a family-run operation in Central Queensland.

• Take on a hands-on leadership role across a Charolais and Charbray cattle operation and dryland cropping enterprise, with genuine responsibility and room to use your initiative.
• Be involved in all aspects of cattle management, cropping, machinery operation and property maintenance, working across three properties within approximately 30km of each other.
• Secure a well-maintained three-bedroom home, work with an extensive range of modern machinery and negotiate a remuneration package that reflects your experience.

Recruiting on behalf of a family-owned and operated mixed farming business in the Gindie area of Central Queensland, AusAg Rural is seeking a Senior Mixed Farm Hand to contribute across its cattle and cropping operations. The business runs approximately 1,000 head of cattle, including Charbray stock, alongside a Charolais and Charbray stud program that produces approximately 80-90 Charolais bulls annually. The cropping enterprise covers around 4,000 acres of dryland country, supported by a substantial machinery fleet and a focus on regenerative farming practices.
The operation spans three properties within approximately 30km of one another, around 40km by sealed road south of Emerald. Emerald offers the convenience of a regional centre with a population of approximately 17,000 providing access to supermarkets, healthcare, sporting clubs, community services and a range of schooling options. The nearby Gindie community offers a quieter rural lifestyle, with local primary schooling and school bus services connecting to Emerald for secondary education.
Reporting directly to the owners, you will be a hands-on all-rounder who can take responsibility across both cattle and cropping, keep machinery and equipment in working order, and identify what needs doing without waiting to be directed. This position will suit someone with sound practical experience, strong mechanical ability and a working understanding of cattle health and management. The owners are looking for someone dependable who takes pride in their work, uses initiative and wants to become a valued part of the operation.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Cattle and stud management: Assist with the day-to-day management of approximately 1,000 head of cattle, including monitoring animal health, recognising and managing tick issues, knowing when dipping is required, and supporting weighing, DNA testing, horn testing and Breedplan recording activities.
• Cropping and regenerative farming: Carry out dryland cropping operations across approximately 4,000 acres, supporting seasonal fieldwork and the continued development of regenerative practices, including improved grass pastures, leucaena and multispecies cover crops.
• Machinery operation and maintenance: Operate and maintain a broad range of agricultural equipment, including CASE Patriot and camera sprayers, tractors up to 400 HP running Trimble guidance systems, trucks, two-wheelers, four-wheelers and buggies, while assisting with general mechanical repairs and servicing.
• Property operations and maintenance: Assist with the upkeep of three properties within approximately 30km of each other, including general infrastructure maintenance and operation of equipment such as the D7R dozer and grader cutter bar, while helping keep daily operations running efficiently.

Selection Criteria:

• Mixed farming experience: Demonstrated practical experience across both cattle operations and broadacre or dryland cropping, with the ability to contribute confidently to the day-to-day requirements of each enterprise.
• Mechanical aptitude: Strong mechanical ability and confidence operating, maintaining and troubleshooting agricultural machinery, with experience around modern tractors, guidance systems, spraying equipment and general farm equipment highly regarded.
• Cattle knowledge and initiative: A sound understanding of cattle health, husbandry and handling, including the ability to recognise potential issues, assess when treatment or management is required, and act proactively.
• Reliability and attitude: A practical, hands-on approach, a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a family-run team; applicants must be comfortable working in a non-smoking workplace.

Additional Particulars:

• Accommodation: A comfortable three-bedroom house is available, with pets welcome.
• Remuneration: Negotiable based on experience and the skills you bring to the operation.
• Role and location: Full-time, hands-on Assistant Manager opportunity in the Gindie/Emerald area of Central Queensland, covering cattle, cropping and general property operations across three nearby properties. Primary schooling is available locally, with school bus connections to Emerald for secondary education.
• 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.