Permanent Part-Time Farm Worker, SOMERSET REGION QLD
Farm, Ranch, and Greenhouse Operations
16th July, 2026
Enjoy the best of rural living without the demands of full-time station work. This permanent part-time role in the beautiful Somerset Region offers flexibility, comfortable accommodation and the opportunity to become a valued, long-term part of a well-run family farming operation just an hour from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
This position reports directly to the property owner and offers a relaxed, flexible working arrangement for someone wanting to stay active in agriculture without the pressures of full-time work. Ideally suited to a semi-retired farmer, grazier or experienced rural couple, you'll play an important role in maintaining the day-to-day operation, particularly when the owners are away.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Enjoy the best of rural living without the demands of full-time station work. This permanent part-time role in the beautiful Somerset Region offers flexibility, comfortable accommodation and the opportunity to become a valued, long-term part of a well-run family farming operation just an hour from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
- Permanent, flexible part-time position perfectly suited to a semi-retired farmer or grazier wanting to remain involved in agriculture.
- Oversee day-to-day livestock and property checks across three nearby cattle and hay properties, becoming the owners' trusted eyes and ears when they're away.
- Comfortable partly furnished accommodation with power included, a secure house yard and the opportunity for a couple to work together.
This position reports directly to the property owner and offers a relaxed, flexible working arrangement for someone wanting to stay active in agriculture without the pressures of full-time work. Ideally suited to a semi-retired farmer, grazier or experienced rural couple, you'll play an important role in maintaining the day-to-day operation, particularly when the owners are away.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Monitor livestock, including checking calving cows, feeding weaners and feeding out hay as required.
- Conduct regular inspections of fences, waters and general property infrastructure to ensure everything is operating smoothly.
- Transfer cattle, machinery and equipment between the three properties using an LR licensed truck.
- Act as the owners' trusted on-site caretaker, maintaining a strong awareness of stock, property conditions and reporting any issues promptly.
- Previous practical cattle and farming experience, ideally from a farming or grazing background.
- Current LR (Light Rigid) Truck Licence or ability to operate an LR vehicle confidently.
- Honest, dependable and committed to a long-term position with excellent attention to detail.
- Able to work independently with good observation skills and sound livestock knowledge.
- Comfortable partly furnished, air-conditioned three-bedroom cottage with power included and a fully fenced house yard with established vegetable gardens.
- Secure fenced area available for a small dog.
- Permanent part-time position with highly flexible working arrangements (generally no weekend work unless seasonal requirements arise).
- Modest negotiable wage package offered, with accommodation included as part of the overall package.
- Applications will be considered as they are received.
- Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.