Senior Farm Hand Operator – Arcturus Downs

Senior Farm Hand Operator Arcturus Downs (Springsure Region QLD)

Location: Arcturus Downs Aggregation (near Springsure QLD)

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Farm Hand to join our team at Arcturus Downs located in the Springsure/Emerald region of Central Queensland.

The Senior Farm Hand supports the day-to-day operations of our large-scale mixed farming enterprise Arcturus Downs. To be successful in this role you might be a skilled operator in your chosen specialty of dryland or irrigated cropping or maybe youre an all-rounder looking for the next step in your career on the path to a more senior role.

Whether your strengths lie in cropping Irrigation livestock operations or a combination of these we want to hear from you.

About Meldora Land Management

Meldora Land Management an operating platform of Gunn Agri Partners operates large-scale mixed farming enterprises across priority ecological regions in Eastern Australia. We integrate regenerative cropping and livestock production with ecological restoration to deliver productive resilient and sustainable farming systems.

Our platform embeds biodiversity outcomes directly into farming operations including the delivery of high-integrity environmental plantings projects that support long-term land regeneration and climate-positive outcomes.

Join us and be part of a team where innovation sustainability and hands-on results go hand in hand.

The property is located in a picturesque region near Springsure QLD offering true seasonal variation great dams and creeks for fishing and a lifestyle with access to nearby schools amenities and country living. Youll be working in a professional well-resourced environment that values teamwork safety and practical problem-solving.

About the Role

The Senior Farm Hand Operator plays a key role in delivering safe efficient and well-planned farming operations. The position involves operating and maintaining a wide range of agricultural machinery supporting cropping programs monitoring livestock and infrastructure and ensuring accurate record keeping across machinery chemicals irrigation and inventory.

You will also assist with supervising and mentoring General Farm Hand Operators supporting operational standards safety and compliance across daily activities.

This is a great opportunity to work within a professional collaborative team where safety innovation operational excellence and sustainable land management are at the heart of what we do.

In this role you will do a number of exciting things including:

Operation and maintenance of our modern machinery across irrigated and dryland cropping programs including planting spraying irrigation and harvest

Carrying out general farm machinery and irrigation infrastructure maintenance

Use programs and systems to maintain accurate records for cropping irrigation chemicals and machinery

Assist with environmental planting programs and seasonal operational activities

Mentor and support General Farm Hand / Operators

Support of livestock operations including cattle handling welfare monitoring and water infrastructure checks

Contribute to continuous improvement safety and compliance across farm operations

What Youll Bring

Practical experience in irrigated cropping dryland cropping and/or livestock operations

Confidence operating tractors and large-scale machinery (seeders sprayers harvesters)

Strong mechanical aptitude and eagerness to grow skills across irrigation cropping and livestock

The ability to lead daily tasks and support others at senior levels

Clear communication and problem-solving skills

You will hold a valid drivers Licence a ChemCert and HR licence is desirable

Why Meldora

Were proud to offer a workplace that supports your growth and sets you up for success with:

Competitive pay matched to your experience and capability

On-farm accommodation

Training and development to support your progression

A stable well-resourced agricultural business with a long-term outlook

A team culture built on integrity accountability and respect

How to Apply

If youd like to be part of a professional and supportive farming team wed love to hear from you!

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