Leading Hand - Trangie Agricultural Research Centre

Ongoing Full-time role

38 hours per week

Location: Trangie Agricultural Research Centre (TARC), Trangie

Salary from $69,220 to $75,728 pa+ superannuation (Operational Staff Grade 2)

About the Role Join our team at Trangie Agricultural Research Centre (TARC) as a Leading Hand and make a real impact on our farm operations. Working alongside the Farm Supervisor, you’ll be hands on with livestock, pasture, and fodder crops, while helping plan and maintain day to day farm activities.

In this role, you’ll be out in the paddock, leading by example and supporting farm staff and contractors to get the job done safely and efficiently. Your leadership will ensure our farm operations remain consistent and reliable, supporting both our research goals and commercial farming activities.

We are looking for someone who

Has practical farm experience and enjoys working outdoors

Can lead tasks and support others efficiently

Communicates clearly and works well in a team

Takes safety seriously and sets a positive example

Can adapt to changing priorities and seasonal demands

Essential Requirements

Current NSW Driver Licence

Desirable Attributes

Experience in livestock handling

Broad acre farming experience

Experience with irrigation systems

What We Offer DPIRD an attractive place to build your career. You’ll be part of a team that offers:

Subsidised on site accommodation

5 weeks leave per annum

Flex leave

A diverse and inclusive workplace

Professional Development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

For a confidential discussion about this vacancy please contact:

Glenn Orman, Site Manager via

02 6880 8008 or

glenn.orman@dpird.nsw.gov.au

Click here to view the full Role Description - Leading Hand

Applying is easy!

Please apply via our online portal and submit:

✅ A CV (approx. 4 pages)

✅ A cover letter (approx. 1 page) Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.

Applications Close: Monday 2 March 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

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.

What to Expect Next After applying:

You’ll receive a confirmation email

We’ll review all applications once the ad closes

If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)

Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task, skills test, psychometric test)

Reference checks will be completed for final candidates

The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.

About us – together, we are DPIRD 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

We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. 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.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter, Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer.

We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers + Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.

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