Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world.
As a Farmhand, you’ll build a rewarding career, and find impact you can see everyday. You will undertake agricultural agronomic activities and work independently and with other stuff at the research facility. Learn how we contribute to Queensland everyday #DPICareers
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.
• 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).
• Actively participate in the day-to-day operations of the site focusing on the delivery of trial support and key responsibilities in asset and resource maintenance to delivery high quality service to clients.
• Actively participate as a member of a team.
Desirable licences and tickets
The following are desirable and would be required within 12-24 months of employment (support will be provided).
• Diploma or Associate Diploma in Agricultural or Animal Sciences or equivalent (Applicants that do possess the required qualification may be considered for appointment at a higher level).
• Chemical accreditation (Chemcert) or the ability and willingness to acquire
Additional Requirements
• This role requires extensive experience in Horticultural and/or Farming experience operating farm machinery, including GPS capability and PTO attachments.
• The role undertakes physical tasks in line with work health and safety legislation and operating procedures:
o Manual handling tasks such as lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, and squatting.
o Lifting up to 15 kg safely
o Walking across flat, steep, sloping or uneven terrain
o Working with a range of chemicals
o Working in various outdoor temperatures and climatic conditions
o Driving distances to secondary research sties.
• Are you physically able to undertake the above physical tasks and comply with health and safety legislation and operating procedures?
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.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference : QLD/ /26
Closing Date: Friday, 27 February 2026