Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.

As a Farm Hand, you'll build a rewarding career and find impact you can see every day. You will build trusted relationships with colleagues and clients, in order to successfully support research projects.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us #DPIcareers.

Job details

The opportunity:
As our Farm Hand your duties include:
• 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 and office facility maintenance and repairs.
• 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.
• Contribute to the scientific integrity of RD&E projects and activities by rigid adherence to scientific protocols and quality assurance principles.
• Utilise standardised administrative programs, packages and systems to assist with site operations and reporting (e.g. Ag Commander, Chemwatch).

What we are look for:
We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role.
Qualifications for this position are not mandatory, however, a Diploma or Associate Diploma in Agricultural or Animal Sciences or equivalent would be considered desirable. Applicants who possess the qualifications may be able to negotiate the classification.
• Experience in tropical horticultural and/or field cropping is required.
• For international qualifications, the applicant will need their qualification assessed, to determine comparability with the Australian Qualifications Framework. The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training can assist with these assessments for Queensland residents.
• You will require a current "C" class drivers' licence.

The following are desirable and would be required within 12-24 months of employment (support will be provided).
• Chemical accreditation (Chemcert) or the ability and willingness to acquire You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problemsolving skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our team.

Why work for us?
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• 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.
Join us and help enrich Queensland's agricultural landscape.
Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/638914/25

Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 278KB)
  
  
  638914 25 Role Description v3 (Word, 937KB)