EOI - Leading Hand (Tamworth Agricultural Institute)
EOI - Leading Hand (Tamworth Agricultural Institute)
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Job Description
Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions
This is an internal EOI open to DPIRD/LLS staff only
- Temporary up to 12 months
- Full-time 35 hours per week
- Location: Tamworth Agricultural Institute (TAI)
- Salary from $69220 to $75728pa superannuation (Operational Staff Grade 2)
At DPIRD we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to gender age ethnicity race cultural heritage disability religion and sexual orientation.
About the Role
Were looking for a Leading Hand to help keep farm operations running this role youll support the Farm Supervisor with day-to-day farm and field maintenance making sure both research trials and commercial activities are carried out safely efficiently and to a high standard.
This is a hands-on job that covers a mix of cropping and animal husbandry. Youll be part of the Research Services team working alongside others on tasks such as irrigation spraying herbicides and insecticides helping with cereal harvest cropping fencing operating machinery and general farm maintenance.
Your work will play an important part in keeping farm operations consistent and reliable supporting both our research goals and commercial farming activities.
For a confidential discussion about this vacancy please contact:
Derick Scholtz Site Manager
Click here to view the full role description
How to Apply
Please apply via our online portal. Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience and why youre our ideal candidate
Applications Close: Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
What to expect next
After applying:
- Youll receive a confirmation email
- Well review all applications once the ad closes
- If shortlisted you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams)
- Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task skills test psychometric assessment)
- Reference checks will be completed for final candidates
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo reference checks a national police check bankruptcy check health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
Additional Information
This is an internal EOI opportunity.To be considered for an appointment over 12 months or ongoing applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively if you do not meet these requirements you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.
Employment Type
Full-Time
