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Broadacre Farming - Senior Farm Hands / Supervisors

Barkly Downs
Full-time
On-site
Queensland, Australia
Description
  • Roma, Moonie & Millmerran locations
  • Onsite accommodation 
  • Job stability with a 100% Australian Owned and Operated Industry Leader

Multiple full-time, permanent farming opportunities are available within ACC’s vertically integrated cattle and beef supply chain. We are seeking reliable and capable broadacre farming operators who bring a range of experience from beginner to advanced levels, who are looking for long term stability and opportunities to develop their skills.  These opportunities are only suitable for permanent residents and those with unrestricted working rights.

FARM HANDS x 3 - Brindley Park (near Roma) & Tungamah (Moonie)  

Permanent full-time roles now exist for willing and capable broadacre farm hands to join our team, two to be located at Brindley Park Farming, near Roma and one for Tungamah, near Moonie.  We’re seeking candidates who ideally have some experience or exposure to broadacre farming, but more important is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.  In these roles, you’ll be expected to:

  • Safely and effectively operate modern farming equipment 
  • Work effectively without supervision 
  • Safe application and handling of chemicals 
  • Work well within a small team 
  • Utilise your mechanical aptitude in using, maintaining and servicing plant, equipment & machinery
  • Have an unwavering commitment to working safely 
  • Adhere to relevant regulatory & legislative requirements relating to environment 
  • Be physically fit and capable to safely undertake the physical aspects of the role

What’s on offer

  • Opportunity to learn with on the job training
  • Competitive hourly rates of pay + paid overtime
  • Single accommodation & meals available

SENIOR FARM HANDS / FARM SUPERVISOR - Tungamah (Moonie)  & Sherdale (Millmerran)

We’re seeking passionate advocates for sustainable agriculture, who are keen to take the next step.  Have your expertise and experience recognised and relied upon, whilst being able to share that knowledge and help others develop their skills. As the senior farming operator, you’ll work autonomously in:

  • Ensuring safe & effective operation, utilisation and maintenance of farming plant/equipment 
  • Accurate recording and reporting of data, information and documentation 
  • Monitoring conditions and seasonal trends 
  • Promoting continuous improvement, identifying efficiencies and best practice farming methods
  • Ensuring compliance with environmental obligations 
  • Maintaining a safe place of work and ensuring strict adherence WHS policy, procedures and legislation

What’s on offer

  • Competitive $$ + benefits
  • 3-bedroom comfortable, air-conditioned family home 
  • Convenient location to primary school 
  • Handy to Brisbane/Toowoomba boarding schools 
  • Ongoing training and professional development 
  • Long term career opportunities across ACC’s supply chain

 

ABOUT US

Australian Country Choice (ACC) is a proud industry leader that produces and supplies the highest quality cattle and beef products to local and export markets. We employ over 1,200 team members across our diverse operation which includes large-scale cattle breeding, backgrounding, feed lotting, farming, food processing and corporate services.

We are the largest, Australian owned fully integrated beef cattle supply chain and this means you really do get the best of both worlds. You get the opportunity and security that comes with a progressive corporate pastoral operation who continue to grow, develop and innovate, along with the support and personal interest that comes with being part of a family business. 

Brindley Park Farming (near Roma)
Adjacent to our Brindley Park Feedlot and Property operations, 40 minutes from Roma, you’ll join a small team and enjoy variety in day to day activities between erosion control, planting & spraying across 9000 acres of broadacre dryland cropping. 

Tungamah (Near Moonie)
Tungamah is conveniently located near Moonie, approximately 2 hours from Toowoomba and 3 hours from Brisbane, comprising of 10,000 acres of dryland crops and quality sorghum, barely, oats and/or wheat needed to supply sileage and hay to our feedlots, along with wheat & sorghum for grain production. 

Sherdale (near Millmerran)
A unique mixed enterprise stud/farming business on the Darling Downs, just 30 minutes from Millmerran, which comprises 2650 acres of fodder and grain cropping (including 150 acres under pivot irrigation) and 6500 acres dedicated to a Fullblood Wagyu stud. 

Please note: it is a condition of employment with ACC that employees are vaccinated or have immunity for Q-fever, we are happy to assist and facilitate appointments if necessary.