Livestock Farm Workers
CONNECT GROUP
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Our client requires up to 20 hardworking, physically able farm hands to join a livestock farming company in PACKERS CAMP QLD, starting from Oct 2026.
Applicants MUST be available to commence and committed to the period required. All applicants to offer guaranteed availability for a minimum 5 days per week, 8-10 hours per day for approximately 9 months of work. Possible extra hours of work to ensure all duties are completed as required by Management.
Applicants must be willing to undertake duties allocated/instructed by Management. Positions are extremely hands on which include but not limited to handling (picking up and relocating) livestock of varying sizes/ages, feeding, collecting eggs, and general farm cleaning/hygiene duties.
Physically demanding and high concentration work with potentially long hours in all weather conditions - outdoor/indoor work which can be very hot and dry OR wet. We need reliable, flexible, physically strong and fit workers who are able to strictly adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety policy required by the company - no exceptions.
Previous (and current) physical outdoor activities or lifestyle habits will be highly regarded.
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