- Ongoing Full-time role
- 38 hours per week
- Location: Trangie Agricultural Research Centre (TARC), Trangie
- Salary from $69,220 to $75,728pa + superannuation (Operational Staff Grade 2)
About the Role
Join our team at Trangie Agricultural Research Centre (TARC) as a Leading Hand and make a real impact on our farm operations. Working alongside the Farm Supervisor, you’ll be hands on with livestock, pasture, and fodder crops, while helping plan and maintain day to day farm activities.
In this role, you’ll be out in the paddock, leading by example and supporting farm staff and contractors to get the job done safely and efficiently. Your leadership will ensure our farm operations remain consistent and reliable, supporting both our research goals and commercial farming activities.
We are looking for someone who
- Has practical farm experience and enjoys working outdoors
- Can lead tasks and support others efficiently
- Communicates clearly and works well in a team
- Takes safety seriously and sets a positive example
- Can adapt to changing priorities and seasonal demands
Essential Requirements
- Current NSW Driver Licence
Desirable Attributes
- Experience in livestock handling
- Broad acre farming experience
- Experience with irrigation systems
What We Offer
DPIRD an attractive place to build your career. You’ll be part of a team that offers:
- Subsidised on site accommodation
- 5 weeks leave per annum
- Flex leave
- A Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Professional Development opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
💬 For a confidential discussion about this vacancy please contact:
Glenn Orman, Site Manager via 📞 02 6880 8008 or 📧 glenn.orman@dpird.nsw.gov.au
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Role Description - Leading Hand
👉 Applying is easy!
Please apply via our online portal and submit:
✅ A CV (approx. 4 pages)
✅ A cover letter (approx. 1 page) Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.
📅 Applications Close: Monday 2 March 2025 at 11:55pm AEST
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
What to Expect Next
After applying:
- You’ll receive a confirmation email
- We’ll review all applications once the ad closes
- If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)
- Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task, skills test, psychometric test)
- Reference checks will be completed for final candidates
- The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
- A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.
About us – together, we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Regional Development and Delivery.
We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter, Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer
We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers + Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.
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