Farmhand

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world. #DAFcareers

As our Farmhand, Smart Farms, you will find impact you can see everyday.

Working at the Central Qld Smart Cropping Centre near Emerald, you will enjoy all the perks that country life has to offer. You will build trusted relationships with colleagues and clients that will enhance the long-term productivity of the site.

Just imagine what you can achieve with us #passionandpose.

The Opportunity

As our Farmhand, Smart Farms, 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. Additionally, this position may
  
  
  

undertake activities in the digital agriculture space including use of drones for research purposes, maintenance of sensor networks and geographic information systems.

• Undertake agricultural agronomic activities including land preparation, irrigation installation and operation, planting, harvesting, chemical application, care and maintenance of field and grain crops.
• 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).
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. You will need:

• A current “C” class drivers' licence.
  
  
  

The following are desirable and would be required within 12-24 months of employment (support will be provided)

• HR Truck Licence or ability to acquire (with ability to acquire an HC Licence)
• Chemical accreditation (Chemcert) or the ability and willingness to acquire
• Class R licence, front end loader, and grader ticket.
  
  
  

You will have a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective problem solving skills. More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our team.

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 - www.dpi.qld.gov.au/our-organisation/meet-our-people
  
  
  

Join us and help enrich Queensland's agricultural landscape

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:QLD/672855/25

Closing Date: Friday, 16 January 2026

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment