• Ongoing Full-Time Opportunity 
• Location: Yanco 
• Salary starting from Operational Staff Grade 1 $61,107 plus superannuation and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success. 

About the Role 

As a Farm Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of our farm. You'll be hands-on with everything from crop production and livestock care to machinery operation and grounds maintenance. No two days will be the same! 

Key duties of the role include 

• Undertake general crop, pasture, animal and farm operations
• Horticultural activities such as irrigation scheduling, pruning, herbicide and insecticide spraying, harvest, and cover cropping
• Handle livestock and maintain the welfare of farm animals
• Operate and maintain tractors and other farm equipment
• Maintain farm and grounds as required including fencing, road works maintenance, and repair of Department buildings, plant and structures
• Accurately record details of stock, paddock, chemical and machinery usage and of maintenance
• Work as part of a team to support the research work of the Department 

Essential requirements 

• Current NSW Driver Licence
• Chemical Accreditation AQF 3
• Current forklift licence or eligibility to obtain 

Apply now and help shape the future! 

When applying you will need to submit a resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your experience skills and capabilities that align to the role. 

If you’d like to know more about the role,  please click here to view the role description.

Applications close: Tuesday 28 April 2026, 11:55pm

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Joe Valenzisi, Site Manager via joe.valenzisi@dpi.nsw.gov.au or on 02 6951 2652. 

What to expect next  

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.  

The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process. 

About us 

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:  

• Local Land Services 

• NSW Resources 

• Agriculture and Biosecurity 

• Fisheries and Forestry 

• Regional Development and Delivery. 

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.

Additional Information 

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. 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check and Bankruptcy Check.