Job Info
Location: MINBUN, QLD
Salary: Award
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
FARM HAND POSITION Cheelonga Farming is a large family run dairy enterprise situated in Minbun 4886, on the Atherton Tablelands – Far North Queensland. We are currently looking for 6 people to join our team in May 2026 for 6-12 months, as farm hands with an interesting range of jobs in the role.
This is a FULL time/part time position of 38 hrs/week; hours of work include 3am starts and weekend shifts with a 10-day fortnight. Pay rate is reflected in the Australian Pastoral Award for a Farm Hand Level 1 - $24.28/hr. Job Description:
* Mustering the herd twice a day
* Animal welfare
* Operate motor-bikes & other farm machinery
* Ration mixing & feeding the cows
* Record Keeping
* Cleaning and maintaining the machinery
* Following all the protocols adopted by Cheelonga Farming
* Team work & good communication
Skills: a range of experience in the following would be advantageous
* Animal welfare and health
* Computer skills
* Machinery operational skills
* Good communication levels
All applicants must be Australian residents hold a current driver’s license, English speaking with good understanding of the language is a must for this role. Applicants must forward their interest, including a CV by email to: ****@cheelonga.com.au