As a Senior Farmhand, you’ll build a rewarding career, and find impact you can see everyday. You will undertake agricultural agronomic activities and work independently and with other stuff at the research facility.
“Hands-on” position undertaking duties providing support to research projects and station operations that underpin livestock and agricultural RD&E.
Utilise your knowledge and practical skills in cattle handling/husbandry, station maintenance, agricultural/ heavy plant equipment operation and maintenance, workshop skills.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE COB Friday 16th January 2026
This is an operational “hands-on” role at the extensive 38,000ha Spyglass Beef Research Facility. Spyglass is located approx. 110 kms North of Charters Towers and 135 kms North/West of Townsville and carrying over 4,000 head.
Provide support for research projects through the accurate operations, adjustment and calibration of plant and equipment including fertiliser and chemical equipment, tillage equipment and specialist research equipment.
Undertake agricultural agronomic activities including land preparation, irrigation installation and operation, planting, harvesting, chemical application, care and maintenance of field horticultural crops and tree crops.
Undertake property maintenance activities including light fabrication, construction and maintenance of fences, irrigation supply systems and other farm infrastructure.
Undertake property maintenance activities including gardening management and maintenance and office facility maintenance and repairs.
Work independently and with other staff, following instructions from the farm supervisor and/or research facility manager to successfully complete tasks to support research projects.
Provide technical and operational support to the maintenance program for heavy plant, vehicles, equipment, infrastructure, and land assets to ensure these are research ready, functional, safe and reliable.
We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:
assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles) via resume, interview, referee checks and practical assessment.
evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.
Licences and registrations
Desirable licences and tickets
The following are desirable and would be required within 12 months of employment (support will be provided).
Work with passion and purpose
Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
Enjoy interesting, diverse work
Follow your path wherever it leads
Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
Be part of our one, diverse DPI
Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
To apply please visit the Smart Jobs website via the APPLY NOW button
For more information contact Paul Gangemi – 0428 732 717
APPLICATIONS CLOSE COB Friday 16th January 2026
Citizenship or visa requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia.
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