Farmhand
A hands-on role assisting Farmers and Graziers with day-to-day tasks on crop and livestock farms.
What's it like to be a Farmhand?
Farmhands are workers who assist Farmers and Graziers with growing crops and raising livestock.
Tasks and duties
- Fencing and repairs.
- Mowing grass and fields.
- Spraying pesticides or fertiliser.
- Driving utes, motorbikes, tractors and quadbikes
- Managing irrigation.
- Working with livestock, including feeding and pasture rotation.
- Developing pastures.
- Harvesting crops.
- Ensuring animal health is optimal.
- Assisting animals that are giving birth, tending to newborns.
- Mechanical diagnostics and repairs.
- Milking cows, goats or sheep.
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Farmhands are typically responsible for the day-to-day work that needs to be done on the farm, usually under the guidance of a Senior Farmhand or farm owner. Duties differ depending on the type of farm involved. Their main duty overall is to ensure the farm’s crop reaches an optimal amount.
A very physically demanding job, Farmhands are expected to be hands-on at all times, often starting work early in the morning. They must be keen problem-solvers, able to think on their feet, good communicators and enjoy working in an outdoor environment.
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How to become a Farmhand
While qualifications are not essential to become a Farmhand, they may be an advantage when seeking employment.
- Obtain your drivers’ licence from the roads and traffic authority in your state. It may also help to consider obtaining a tractor licence.
- Gain an entry-level Junior Farmhand role and work your way up to having more responsibility through a direct traineeship.
- Consider completing a Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30716), Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30116) or a Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management (AHC31416) from a TAFE or a registered training organisation.
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Certificate III in Agriculture
This certificate will prepare you for roles in the livestock industry working with livestock or cropping.
Certificate III in Horticulture
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to prepare for entry level roles in the horticulture industry.
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How do Farmhands rate their role?
Average ratings calculated from 44 Farmhands surveyed on SEEK
Work-life balance
3.9
Job satisfaction
3.9
Career progression opportunities
3.2
Job security
3.8
Pay / Salary
3.5
Variety of work
4.0
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Latest Farmhand reviews
Latest reviews from 43 Farmhands surveyed on SEEK
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The Dairy industry or the one that takes you whole, for the best or for the worst.
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Dairy
The good things
The good things :
You're constantly outside, fresh air, and plenty of room. It is pleasant to find yourself working on a fence on your own in the middle of nowhere, and there and out using a hute, or ...
The challenges
Them challenges are a few to be involved. As there is always two sides to a coin, sometimes you find yourself stuck, or in potential danger or stressed to the bone. The reasons why are various : heavy...
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Farm work and hard work go hand in hand, but I wouldn't consider doing anything different
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Livestock
The good things
Every day is different, it's definitely a career of passion and a lot of hard work
The challenges
Things need to be done no matter what the weather conditions
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