Farm Hand
Growth Farms Australia Kangaroo Island, South Australia
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Job Description
We are looking for two reliable and motivated individuals to join our team on a large-scale sheep and cropping farm on Kangaroo Island, SA.
If you enjoy rural life, value hard work, and want to experience life on an Australian farm, we’d love to hear from you!
1️⃣ Livestock Farm Hand
Role:
Working closely with the Farm Manager, you’ll be involved in the day-to-day care and handling of livestock, including feeding, mustering, health checks, fencing, and maintenance of yards and equipment.
Ideal candidate will have:
• Experience with cattle and/or sheep preferred
• A good level of fitness and willingness to work outdoors in all conditions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Driver’s licence (tractor/motorbike experience a bonus)
2️⃣ General Duties & Childcare Assistant
Role:
Supporting the farm families with a variety of tasks including light farm duties, gardening, housekeeping, meal prep, and helping with childcare for young children.
Ideal candidate will have:
• Experience with children and a warm, caring nature
• A flexible, “pitch-in” attitude to help where needed
• Good communication skills and a proactive mindset
• Previous farm or domestic work a bonus
• Drivers licence
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What We Offer:
✅ Comfortable shared accommodation on the farm
✅ Fair pay and a supportive team environment
✅ Opportunity to be part of a welcoming, rural community
✅ Ideal for traveler's, gap year students, or anyone seeking a hands-on country experience!
Postcode: 5223 (Kangaroo Island, South Australia)
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Growth Farms Australia
Member since: May 2024
Employer's email matches the growthfarms.com.au website.
Description:
Growth Farms acquires and manages prime Australian agricultural assets on behalf of private and institutional investors.
Industry:
Farming, Animals & Conservation