Senior Farmhand

For more than a century, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has played a vital role in enabling the production and protection of food security and sustainability for Queenslanders and the world.

From the land to the sea. From the bush to the city. From hard-working families to global trade relationships, and from connected communities to prosperity for all. Every day is different, and so is every team within the department.

As Our Senior Farmhand, Smart Farms, 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. Additionally, this position may undertake activities in the digital agriculture space including use of drones for research purposes, maintenance of sensor networks and geographic information systems.
• Undertake agricultural agronomic activities including land preparation, irrigation installation and operation, planting, harvesting, chemical application, care and maintenance of field and grain crops.
• 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.
• Demonstrate initiative and responsibility by completing allocated tasks and activities accurately and to a high standard.
• Establish and enhance relationships to foster good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Work in a safe manner following Work Health and Safety legislation and the Department's Code of Conduct.
• 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).

Occupational group
Primary Industry & Environment