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12 May 2025Human Resources
12 May 2025Leading Hand
Farm assistants support various agricultural operations, working across planting, irrigation, harvesting, and equipment maintenance. They perform routine farm tasks year-round, often outdoors, and assist with pest and disease control, crop management, and basic machinery operation. This role offers excellent hands-on experience for those looking to enter the horticulture industry.
With experience and dedication, workers can progress from a Harvest Hand or Picker to a Leading Hand, taking on more responsibility in supervising teams and coordinating farm operations.
Core tasks
- Assist with planting, watering, and fertilizing crops.
- Operate basic farm machinery such as tractors and irrigation systems.
- Help with pest and disease management, including spraying.
- Maintain and clean farm infrastructure, including fences and sheds.
- Support harvesting, grading, and packing of produce.
Career pathways
This career can be pursued through on-the-job training and hands-on experience, as well as a more formal study pathways outlined below:
- Certificate I in Horticulture
- Certificate II in Horticulture
- Certificate II in Production Horticulture
- Certificate III in Agriculture