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Rural Enterprises Australia specialises in rural recruitment, in other words finding and filling farming jobs in Australia such as seeding and harvest positions, station work, dairy farming, farm mechanics and agri business. We have been providing rural employment services for more than 68 years over which time we have developed strong relationships with many farmers and farm workers.

Featured Candidates (AUS)

Please find below a list of selected candidates available for work in AUSTRALIA in either a permanent or seasonal capacity. If you wish to find out more about their background, please contact us. NB: we do have other candidates available who have not been listed here.

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SEASONAL - UPDATED WEDNESDAY, 24 APRIL 2024 22:34

#10765488

  • Age: 24
  • Position: Machine Operator
  • Salary: $30 - $30 per Hour

23, Canadian female, non smoker, located in NSW. Looking for seasonal role in NSW or QLD. Available asap and happy to commit post seeding. Happy to do machinery or livestock work. Grew up around farms and rancher all her life. In 2022 carried a full harvest as chaser bin with JD 9570R and Brandt grain cart. Operated various tractors including John Deere, CASE and Versatile and has some earthmoving experience. Basic mechanical abilities. Reference state she is a very capable operator and a great work ethic. Gets things done with a positive attitude.


#11270998

  • Position: Machine Operator
  • Salary: $30 - $30 per Hour

19 year old, non smoking male, recently based in Victoria. Is an experienced operator with approximately 2.5 years. His reference confirm that he is a good operator who is mechanically minded. He is an easy going individual who can follow instruction well. He is ideally looking for drive in drive out work from Swan Hill, Victoria, however is open to staying on farm when needed. He is available immediately and is looking for machine operator position.


#11286374

  • Age: 23
  • Position: Spray Operator
  • Salary: $35 - $35 per Hour

23, Kiwi male, grew up on dairy farm, has been operating machinery since he was 15 years old. Has been working for an ag contractor since 2019. His main duties are spraying, spreading, drilling and silage work. Has been operating John Deere machinery including R4045 sprayers. His reference confirm that he is a good operator, has a good work ethic and easy to get along with. He is vaper but is respectful and will not vape in the machinery or accommodation. He is looking for a spray operator role, open to all locations in WA, single accommodation, meals preferred but will cook for himself if needed. He is available to commence first week of May and needs to be back in NZ at the end of July.


#11412775

  • Age: 28
  • Position: Machine Operator
  • Salary: $30 - $30 per Hour

2 x 28 year old, non smoking French females, both have completed a harvest on a walnut farm, cultivation work and recently completed a season on a sprayer. Both are good operators, pick up new machinery quickly, are competent at completing pre starts, greasing, refueling and minor repairs. Reference confirmed they performed their spray and harvest operator roles in an exceptionally professional manner while being extremely versatile and very hard workers. They are looking for machine operator roles, open to all locations in WA. They are looking for accommodation and meals preferred however not essential. They have a vehicle and are available to commence NOW.

PERMANENT - UPDATED WEDNESDAY, 24 APRIL 2024 22:34

#3551350

  • Age: 34
  • Position: General Farm Hand - Entry level

33 year old male. Born and partly raised in Sudan on his family farm until he was 11, came to Australia in 2015 to study. He secured an industry placement in the UK on a scholarship as an Agricultural Youth Ambassador. An Alumni from two universities where he studied both agriculture and Literature of Arts, gaining a Bachelor of Ag and Technology, he also studied business and Agriculture at Tafe. He grew up on a 300Ha mixed farm, cropping millet, sorghum, and beans, along with livestock of 300-400 cattle and 300-400 sheep. Since finishing his studies, he has gained strong experience in construction, and more recently soil sampling on farms. Machinery experience on tractors, bobcats, front end loaders, excavators, and rollers, along with bits and pieces of livestock work. In his words, "My greatest passion in this world is Agriculture". References state his reliability and work ethic. Looking for GFH role in Australia, requires single accommodation and can start immediately.


#3551412

  • Age: 77
  • Position: Station caretaker

Third generation farmer. HR licence. Is looking for a fulltime caretaker role in South Australia, New South Wales, Southern Western Australia, or Victoria. For the past four years he has been working on a large cattle station carrying out all tasks. Great background, he has owned his own cattle stations, operated dozers and very mechanically minded. One of the nicest and most genuine chaps you will come across. Available to commence with 2 weeks notice.


#3554207

  • Age: 33
  • Position: General Farm Hand

33, non smoking Belgian female, currently working under a 408 Covid Visa, looking for a permanent General Farm Hand/Stock Person position with the opportunity for sponsorship. With nearly 4 years experience in the Australian agricultural industry, she has experience in cattle & sheep husbandry, feedlot, yard work, mustering, and animal treatment as well as seeding, rock picking, spreading, fertilizing, bagging grains, data entry and harvest operations in broadacre cropping. She has operated a range of machinery including air seeders, tractors, spreaders, telehandlers, and chaser bins and is competent in pre-starts, servicing, and machinery maintenance. She holds a current HR, is requiring single accommodation and is available for an immediate start.


#3554389

  • Age: 66
  • Position: Stock Manager

66, non smoking Australian female, an experienced Stock Manager looking for her next position to assist in all livestock management aspects; including husbandry, treatments, feeding, mustering, and yard work. With over 10 years experience in stock work for a reputable sheep farming enterprise in the Northwest of Australia. Described as a very hard worker and a strong team player by her references, she is looking for a long term, permanent position to settle down in and is open to any location within Australia. She is looking for single accommodation, she will be bringing her 2 x working dogs and 1 x cat and is available to start within 1 months notice.


#3560511

  • Age: 20
  • Position: Dairy or Cattle Farm Hand

20, non smoking Australian female. Has recent experience in a cattle livestock assistant role and is seeking a new and similar position in the South-West region of WA. She is confident in providing animal husbandry, treatments (including vaccinations), branding, feeding, yard work as well as keeping accurate records and data entry. She has also had exposure to crop farming, assisting in cultivation activities, planting, irrigation, and pest control, participated in soil testing, and has operated machinery such as: tractors, loaders & telehandlers. Ideally, she is looking for a stock person or general farm hand position with growth opportunities, in the Bunbury, Busselton or surrounding region. She has a manual car licence, her own transport and , is looking for couples accommodation and is available to start immediately.


#3740683

  • Age: 48
  • Position: Farm Managers - Couple

48yr old non smoking Australian couple, with over 27 years experience in the industry, are seeking a Farm Management position in Western Australia. Successful cattle breeder, they have overseen various cattle and farming operations in recent years, taking on full responsibility for property management, implementing profitable farming techniques, ensuring animal welfare, and executing cropping programs. They currently manage a mixed cropping and stock property on 4200acres and are responsible for all day-to-day activities, including sowing and harvest various crops, with over 5000 sheep. their previous experience includes a strong background in cattle farming, with a particular interest in breeding and genetics, and have previously been accredited for AI, they have been involved with embryo transplants, and have also been an accredited auctions cattle assessor. This couple are ideally looking for a Farm Manager/Livestock Manager role located within 3 hours drive from Perth.


#5666460

  • Age: 23
  • Position: General Farm Hand

23 Australian male, single nonsmoker, looking for a general farm hand role within 1 hour of Mt Barker WA. Has 4 years of experience operating farm machinery (chaser, spreader, JCB, loader), references confirm he is a good operator. Has a good mechanical aptitude and happy to assist in workshop. Looking for a general farm hand on a cropping farm or mixed working with sheep within 1 hours of Mt Barker, WA. Single accommodation on farm, $26+ /hr and available to commence within short notice.


#6767668

  • Age: 35
  • Position: DAMA Sponsorship: General Farm hand

35, non-smoking German male, looking for a permanent, long-term position, located in DAMA sponsorship approved locations of Western Australia. Has completed 2 seasons on an air seeder and has completed the last 2 seasons on a Fendt 930 Vario with 30T chaser bin for harvest - receiving positive feedback. Understanding the hardships of sponsorship, he is willing to stay long term to obtain citizenship and settle down in Australia. Ideally, he is looking for a General Farm Hand position with machinery operations and is happy to help with all aspects, including livestock. He is confident operating header, seeder, chaser, and various tractors and would love the opportunity to learn spraying. He has an International (Australian) drivers licence, his own vehicle and is requiring single accommodation. Available to start after seeding and is happy to do a trial period before being offered permanent role.


#9252065

  • Age: 29
  • Position: General Farm Hand

29, non smoking Indian male. Highly skilled and seeking a permanent position that will combine his hands-on operating experience with his agronomy expertise. He has previously been employed in crop production, cultivation & harvesting roles and is experienced with spraying, soil testing, developing growth optimization and diagnosing disease & invasive crop issues. He is currently working under a temporary graduate subclass visa which is valid until late 2025 and thereafter will require sponsorship. He holds a current manual car licence and a Chemcert. He is looking for a position that ideally consists of 50% operating and 50% agronomy. He will require accommodation for him and his wife, open to locations within 4 hours of Perth and available for an immediate start.


#10122462

  • Age: 41
  • Position: Cropping Assistant

42 non smoking Pakastani man on a 489 (Skilled Regional) VISA looking for a fulltime position in 100% Crop Farm. He is an experienced farm operator with a diverse background in agriculture and a proven track record of success in managing mixed irrigation and dryland farming operations. Adept at executing seasonal farm plans, developing cropping and irrigation programs, and maintaining farm machinery to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency. He is an effective communicator and dynamic team player and holds a manual Australian car license. He will require accommodation for his wife and 4 children, open to all locations across Australia and available immediately.


#10750517

  • Age: 53
  • Position: Dairy Farm 2IC or Manager

53, non smoking Zimbabwean male with New Zealand citizenship looking for an Assistant Manager or 2IC dairy position anywhere in Australia. With over 15 years of dairy farming and milking experience, he has had strong exposure to effective disease management, optimized pasture management to promote sustainable land use, milking machine maintenance and sanitation procedures, milking, animal care, staff management, machinery operation and general farm operations. He will require family accommodation and is available to start in June 2024.


#10761074

  • Age: 31
  • Position: Dairy Farm 2IC

31, non smoking Filipino male. Experienced in milking up to 1400 cattle using various rotary systems, administering treatments, feeding and yard work, he is ready for a more advanced role and is looking forward to stepping up in a new challenge! He is currently working in Australia under a 482 visa, so will require new employer to take over his sponsorship. Currently working in Victoria, he is looking to relocate to WA for a 2IC or Leading Hand Dairy role. Will require accommodation for him and his wife, available to commence with 1 month notice.


#10785219

  • Age: 18
  • Position: Junior Stockman/General Farm Hand

18, non smoking Australian male, looking for a Junior Farm Hand position on a livestock property, based in or around Albany, WA. He completed Ag school in 2023 with Cert 2 in Automotive, Engineering and Agriculture and has previous work experience on a cattle farm as well as some machinery experience with tractors & telehandlers. He is a great communicator, enthusiastic learner and described as always up for a new challenge and throws himself 100% into his work. He is looking for a DIDO role and is available for an immediate start.


#11011626

  • Position: General Farm Hand

32, Australian male. He grew up in the rural South-West area and has completed Certificate 2 in Agriculture, Cert 2 in Automotive and Cert 2 in Engineering. He holds a current manual drivers licence and is happy to upskill this to a HR if necessary. His previous farming experience covers various cattle station work, including mustering, tagging, dehorning, treatments and feeding as well as two years in machinery maintenance for John Deere. He has experience operating various machinery including tractors, mowers, seeders & diggers. Is looking to secure a permanent, long term position for himself and his family that will give him a bigger exposure to broadacre cropping. He is a social smoker, requiring family accommodation and will be available to relocate back to WA in June 2024.
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