General Farm Hand

Longtrail Farms is a progressive family-owned farming business located in Parilla, South Australia’s Mallee. Farming the region for over 100 years, we continue to evolve through best-practice agriculture, modern technology and high-quality equipment.

Our diverse farming operation includes potato production, broadacre cropping and livestock, providing the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills while working in a supportive, safety-focused environment. At Longtrail Farms, we value safety, teamwork, continuous improvement and taking pride in the work we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a General Farm Hand. Whether you’re looking to grow your machinery skills or become an all-round operator across a diverse farming business, you’ll work with modern equipment while building a long-term career in agriculture.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Cropping 2IC, you’ll play an important role across our farming operations, supporting potato production, broadacre cropping, livestock and general farm activities.

From preparing paddocks and planting crops to spraying, harvest operations and operating modern agricultural machinery, no two days are the same. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work and wants to build a long-term career in agriculture.

Your day-to-day work may include but is not limited to:

• Ground preparation, seeding, planting and fertiliser application
• Spraying and harvest operations
• Operating and maintaining tractors, telehandlers, headers, chaser bins and other agricultural machinery
• Livestock duties, including sheep work
• Fencing and general farm maintenance
• Working safely while contributing to Longtrail’s strong safety culture

What You Will Bring

Essential:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in agriculture or farming
• Experience operating agricultural machinery
• A current Driver’s Licence
• ChemCert (or willingness to obtain)
• Forklift Licence (or willingness to obtain)
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the role

Desirable:

• HR Truck Licence
• Experience with John Deere GPS or AgWorld

Who This Role Will Suit

This role would suit someone who:

• Is passionate about agriculture
• Enjoys variety and working across different farming enterprises
• Takes pride in operating and maintaining machinery
• Is reliable, practical and adaptable
• Has a “have a go” attitude and enjoys learning new skills
• Wants to build a long-term career within a progressive farming business
• Values being part of a local community

Why Join Longtrail Farms?

• Gain experience across broadacre cropping, potato production and livestock
• Work with modern machinery and precision agriculture technology
• Enjoy a diverse role where no two days are the same
• Career development and ongoing learning opportunities
• Join a supportive, safety-focused team culture
• The opportunity to become part of a family-owned business with over 100 years of farming history
• Longtrail Farms has a strong, stable culture where people are respected, supported and backed to do their job well. 
• We socialise together with events like Friday night knock offs
• Short-term accommodation may be available, with long-term accommodation considered where required

Agriculture is seasonal, so flexibility to work additional hours, weekends and occasional night shifts during peak periods is essential.

The role is hands-on and physically active, with work completed outdoors in varying weather conditions.

If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity with a progressive farming business and want to continue building your agricultural career, we’d love to hear from you.

Enquiries to:

Lucy McCabe

careers@longtrailfarms.com.au