Cropping Farm Hand

Located 30 minutes out of Rolleston Queensland, our Broadacre cropping property, Lynora Downs covers an impressive 4,880 hectares and the team is currently seeking two experienced farm hands to join them. If you are experienced in broadacre cropping, particularly cotton, then this could be the perfect role for you. Despite a primary focus on irrigated cotton, the team at Lynora Downs are working with a variety of crops, including Sorghum, Mungbeans, Chickpeas and Wheat.

Apply now to join our hardworking, supportive broadacre farming team!

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with planting, cultivating and harvesting crops
• Crop management including herbicide and pesticide application
• Operating and maintaining farm equipment and machinery
• General farm maintenance duties including fencing and small repairs
• Meeting work health and safety requirements and following processes
• Provide support to other farm hands and work with them

To be successful in this position:

• You will be physically fit
• You will hold a current drivers’ licence
• You will be open to ongoing training and development
• You will carry out your work as directed in a safe and sensible manner
• You will be flexible and available to work hours and overtime which may vary to meet operational demands
• A positive, can-do attitude is essential

• An above award hourly rate with paid overtime
• On farm accommodation
• Annual discretionary bonus subject to qualify conditions
• Training and development opportunities

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit a covering letter addressing the criteria mentioned above and your resume via our website by 14 August 2024. Please note that candidates may be evaluated before the closing date.

About Rural Funds Management:

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.4 billion in agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We have over 27 years' experience owning, developing, and operating farms in most Australian states. 

At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managing good assets with good people.' We believe in being precise, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing a friendly workplace. 

Joining RFM means becoming part of a dedicated team of over 250 professionals, including fund managers, finance experts, horticulturists, agronomists, and farm managers. Whether you are seeking a corporate or operational role, RFM has a place for individuals who are passionate about agriculture and finance.