Maintenance Hand & Gardener - Comet, QLD
- Maintain gardens, buildings, fences, water infrastructure and station facilities, including mowing, repairs and weed control.
- Service and repair feedlot, feedmill and farm equipment; operate machinery and perform workshop tasks such as welding and fabrication.
- Support station operations, including livestock health and processing, feed production, deliveries and meat preparation.
The benefits
- Start: Nov 2026
- $26.86 per hour + Pastoral Award – Level 1
- Duration: 4 years
- One hour away from Emerald
- Variety of interesting roles
- Full time work
Job description
Our client is an industry leading agribusiness with sophisticated Beef operations located in Comet and surrounds. They are currently looking to fill 50 Maintenance Hand & Gardener positions across their farming sites, with work commencing from November 2026 onwards.
You are required to work in a farming environment where dust and the smell of livestock is present. Not afraid of getting your hands dirty, you will be comfortable working with live and deceased cattle. All animal handling and treatment must be conducted within the companies guidelines on animal welfare. You will be a team player who is physically fit and more than able to handle heavy lifting.
You will be paid under Pastoral Award – Level 1 at an hourly rate of $26.86 per hour, with a minimum of 38 hours of work, per week. This will be aligned with the Fair Work Commission’s annual reviews, including any increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award rates of pay. You will be offered between 1-4 years of work with potential to upskill.
Key duties include:
Grounds, gardens, buildings and water infrastructure
- Maintain garden surrounds, lawns, buildings and station structures so they remain presentable and functional, including mowing, pruning, weeding, mulching and watering at single quarters and other station areas.
- Repair breakages and damage to buildings inside and out, and report major maintenance issues to management.
- Maintain fences, clean air conditioners, grease traps, guttering and tank overflows, and remove rubbish to the dump.
- Maintain adequate water in tanks for quarters and the homestead, and maintain the water treatment plant.
- Prepare, mix and apply chemicals safely and correctly under suitable conditions, including weed control in accordance with WHS requirements and procedure PE 35.10.020 Use of Agricultural Chemicals.
Feedlot, machinery and workshop maintenance
- Scrape pen surfaces daily, push manure from fence lines and cart manure to stockpiles.
- Carry out mechanical repairs and maintenance on feedlot, feedmill and farm equipment and vehicles in accordance with the Maintenance Program.
- Perform routine daily equipment checks and services, regular servicing and overhauls, and repairs using power tools, welders and air tools where necessary.
- Fabricate, weld and assemble structural metal products, working to tight tolerances.
- Maintain an efficient workshop by keeping floors, benches and equipment clean and serviceable.
- Share responsibility for ordering spare parts, oils and fuels for the feedlot.
- Operate machinery as required.
Operational support and work planning
- Arrange the meat schedule and assist the butcher with killing and cutting for quarters and residents.
- Assist with monthly store deliveries and broader station activities as required.
- Assist with the production and manufacture of lick blocks
- Assist the livestock crew with animal health and processing when required.
Characteristics and Aptitudes:
To be considered for the roles, it’s important you are committed to maintaining animal welfare standards and meet the following criteria:
- Comfortable working in a livestock environment
- Good communication skills and able to follow instructions
- No asthma or dust allergies
- Live locally or be happy to relocate to Comet
- Physically fit and comfortable in carrying out labour intensive duties
- Comfortable working in direct contact with poultry in a smelly environment
- Able to follow directions and work unsupervised whilst showing high levels of initiative
- A team player and happy working with a multicultural team
Choose Agri Labour Australia
Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusiness, large primary producers, rural operators and local farmers – we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our client’s businesses and our candidate’s careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice and support.
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