Farm Hand Closing Soon

State: QLD

Department: Primary Industries

Position: OO3

Employment type: Permanent Flexible full-time

Location: Far North Qld

Salary: - $66840 - $70988 (yearly)- $2562.00 - $2721.00 (fortnightly)

Closing date: Tue Apr 28 2026

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world. As a Farmhand at the South Johnstone Research Facility, you’ll contribute to cuttingedge banana and tropical horticultural research. Located near Innisfail, just an hour from Cairns, this role offers the perfect mix of career growth and country living, with the Great Barrier Reef and lush rainforests on your doorstep. You’ll support research projects by operating and maintaining equipment, managing crops, and maintaining farm infrastructure. This hands-on role requires experience in banana farming, including pest and disease management, and the ability to perform physical tasks safely. Enjoy a 38-hour work week, 12.75% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, and a district allowance. Find purpose you feel, impact you see, and a legacy you bring to life. #passionandpurpose #DPIcareers