New Hope Group is a majority Australian-owned and operated diversified energy company which has been proudly based in South East Queensland for more than 60 years. With a focus on coal, we also have interests in agriculture, oil, and port.
We are seeking an experienced Farm Hand to work within Acland Pastoral Company a mixed farming, grazing and land management enterprise located at Acland, near Oakey in QLD. Acland Pastoral Company (APC), established in 2006, manages approximately 10,000 hectares of land, including 1,400 hectares of dry land cropping and 200 hectares of irrigated cropping. Over 1,200 breeders provide weaners for our cattle backgrounding operation.
About The Role
Reporting to the APC Agriculture Manager and part of a small team, you will be enthusiastic and motivated with an interest in mixed farming operation. You will support the team in all farming activities.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working with modern machinery, takes pride in maintaining equipment, and is comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and maintain farm machinery for planting, spraying, spreading, and harvesting operationsAssist with crop establishment and in-season management including spraying, fertiliser application, and irrigation where requiredSupport harvest operations including header operation, chaser bin work, and grain handlingGeneral farm maintenance including fencing, yards, sheds, and water infrastructureAssist with livestock handling and feeding when requiredConduct routine machinery servicing and basic repairsMaintain accurate records for farm operations and chemical useFollow workplace health and safety procedures at all timesParticipate in an on‑call roster and work additional hours during peak operational periods (e.g., planting and harvest)
About You
Experience operating modern broadacre cropping machinery preferredMechanical aptitude and ability to carry out routine maintenanceChemical accreditation (ChemCert or similar) desirableExperience with GPS guidance and precision agriculture systems an advantageLivestock handling experience beneficial but not essentialStrong work ethic and attention to detailReliable and self-motivatedGood problem-solving skillsPositive attitude and willingness to learnAbility to work both independently and in a small team
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefitsSubsidised private health insuranceOpportunity to work with modern machinery and technologyLong-term role within a progressive mixed farming operationHouse with utilities provided where available, or a housing allowance for eligible local applicants
New Hope is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.