Farm Hand

We have a 12-month contract available for a motivated team player with a passion for farming!

What you’ll be doing

• Work across a range of North East Water farm operations throughout the region.
• Support the Team Leader with livestock handling, production and breeding.
• Operate irrigation systems to manage crop use and irrigate our recycled water.
• Work in all parts of fodder production, including harvesting and loading.
• Site maintenance including weed spraying and pest control, and fencing.

This role is a full-time opportunity for 12 months, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options available.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Farm hand or agriculture experience including animal welfare, farm safety, tractor operation and chemical handling is desirable, but not essential.
2. A passion for farming and sustainable practices with a keen interest to learn.
3. Driver’s licence and willingness to gain licencing and competence for a range of courses and training relevant to the role including an agricultural chemical user permit.
4. Ability to work independently and manage your own time while also contributing to a small team.

Why work with us?

North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

• Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
• A range of flexible working arrangements,
• Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
• Annual salary increases and superannuation,
• Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,
• Health and wellbeing activities,
• 24/7 wellbeing support and psychology sessions available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
• Musculoskeletal reimbursements for allied health treatments,
• Discounted private health cover,
• Onsite flu vaccination and skin check clinics annually,
• Social club,
• plus much, much more!

Position Information

• Salary: $73,189 to $84,593 per year plus 12% super and over $3,030 of allowances per year.
• Location: Primarily based at our Wangaratta farm.
• Hours: General working hours for this position are 7:30am and 4pm (Monday to Friday) with an earlier start and finish during summer.
• Employment Type: Full time, limited tenure for 12 months including a monthly RDO and flexible work options (such as a 9-day fortnight).
• Pre-employment checks: Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and pre-employment medical and functional testing (paid and organised by NEW).
• Application requirement: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Have questions? Get in touch!

Please do not hesitate to contact Sienna from our People & Culture team via email Sign in to view email

Ready to apply?

For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: https://www.newater.com.au/careers/recruitment-process

• For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

Applications close 11:59pm Monday 14 September 2026.