We’re on the lookout for energetic and hardworking backpackers to join our team as Farm Hands at our macadamia orchard near Gogango, Queensland. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn money, gain hands-on farming experience, and tick off your 88 days in a friendly and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Orchard Manager, you will be involved in:
Helping to grow and care for our macadamia trees
Learning how to safely operate farm machinery (no previous experience needed)
Assisting with pruning and general farm maintenance
Working as part of a supportive and safety-first team
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
Clear and effective spoken English, with good comprehension
Willingness to get your hands dirty and learn on the go
Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic
Flexibility with work hours (early starts and occasional Saturday work)
Previous farm experience is great but not essential
Casual award rates of pay and overtime as detailed in the Horticulture Award
FREE daily transport from Rockhampton, Gracemere, Stanwell and Westwood
Full on-the-job training
A great team and experience you won’t forget
Eligible work to count towards your 2nd or 3rd year visa
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter addressing the requirements and key responsibilities, along with your resume. Please note that candidates may be evaluated as applications are received.
About Rural Funds Management:
Rural Funds Management (RFM) is an industry leader managing approximately $2.5 billion in agricultural assetson behalf of retail and institutional investors, including the ASX-listed Rural Funds Group (RFF). We haveover 28 years' experience owning, developing, and operatingfarmsin most Australian states.
At RFM, our culture is built on the core principle of 'Managinggoodassets withgoodpeople.' We believe in being exact, offering variety, rewarding effort, and providing afriendly 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.
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