Farm Assistant (Wollongbar)

• Location: Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute

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We're looking for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and is willing to get involved wherever needed.

You will bring experience in:

• Livestock handling, animal husbandry or orchard operations

• Operating and maintaining tractors and farm equipment

• Fencing, grounds maintenance and farm infrastructure repairs

• Recording stock, chemical, machinery and operational data accurately

Highly regarded qualifications

• Chemical Accreditation AQF 3 or willingness to obtain

• Current forklift licence or willingness to obtain

The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment health assessment as part of the recruitment process.

• Accommodation available on farm with subsidised rent
• A 9-day fortnight

to support your work-life balance

• Opportunities to build skills across

• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your contribution is valued

• Access to

• You'll receive a confirmation email

• We'll review all applications once the ad closes

• If shortlisted, you may be invited to an in-person interview

• Further assessments will follow

• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates

• The preferred candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete reference checks and a Health Assessment prior to appointment. Other pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, bankruptcy check and/or other assessments, may be required depending on the role.

• A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services

• NSW Resources

• Agriculture and Biosecurity

• Fisheries and Forestry

• Regional Development and Delivery.

With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proud