Farm Worker

The Farm Worker provides general labouring support across a varied farming environment. The role involves carrying out a broad range of routine tasks across different production areas, including assisting with basic animal care, simple crop and pasture activities, and general farm maintenance.

Benefits

Access to a supportive rural workforce community

Variety in daily tasks

Task & responsibilities

• Carrying out routine manual tasks across different farm production areas as directed.
• Assisting with basic animal care, including feeding, watering, moving animals between yards or paddocks, and monitoring general wellbeing.
• Helping with general crop and pasture tasks such as basic planting, watering, and manual harvesting activities.
• Performing mixed seasonal labour tasks depending on operational needs, including general livestock handling, basic crop work, and general farm support duties.
• Using simple farm tools and small equipment (e.g., hand tools, wheelbarrows, basic pumps).
• Assisting with basic operation of farm vehicles under supervision (e.g., utility vehicles, small tractors for simple tasks only).
• Reporting equipment faults and performing simple cleaning and upkeep.
• Assisting with general property maintenance such as clearing debris, repairing simple fencing, cleaning sheds, and maintaining yards.
• Supporting upkeep of water systems by checking troughs, clearing minor blockages, and reporting issues requiring further attention.
• Helping maintain storage areas, workspaces, and general farm facilities to ensure safe and organised operations.
• Observing and reporting issues related to animal welfare, crop condition, water supply, or farm infrastructure.
• Recording basic information such as feed usage, supply levels, and simple farm activity logs.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures.
• Performing varied manual tasks as required across different production areas.
• Assisting supervisors with ad‑hoc duties that support overall farm operations.

Qualification & experience

High School or Certificate l

At least 1 year of full-time work experience

Ability to work outdoors in all weather

Physical strength and stamina for lifting, walking long distances, and manual tasks

Ability to follow instructions and work independently

Basic problem‑solving and observation skills