Farm Operations Assistant

About Us

Farley Pastoral is a progressive and dynamic farming operation located at Kybybolite, near Naracoorte, in South Australia's South-East. Our well-established family business combines production with innovation; running a large-scale mixed farming enterprise that includes broadacre cropping, a self-replacing ewe flock, and a modern lamb feedlot finishing system. With an energetic and enthusiastic workforce, our farm is built on the strong values of teamwork, excellence and continuous improvement.

The Role

This is a great opportunity to dive into every aspect of a modern and diverse farming operation that takes great pride in achieving quality and best-practice outcomes, for the land, our animals, our business and team, and our community. In this full-time role, you'll gain hands-on experience across our cropping program, livestock and feedlot operations, and general farm maintenance activities. From operating modern machinery during our peak and growing seasons, to caring for our sheep through their annual cycle, every day brings variety and new challenges.

Other tasks you'll be responsible for include:

• Operating cropping machinery for sowing, spraying, spreading, harvesting, and hay production, including the modern technology used in them to support our best-practice approach
• Assisting with day-to-day sheep operations, including stock movement, feeding and watering, sheep husbandry activities and general livestock care
• Tackling infrastructure projects such as fencing, water systems, and property maintenance.
• Working alongside our team to keep our machinery and equipment in excellent shape.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who understands that farming is more than just a job – it's a lifestyle that demands dedication, adaptability and a genuine passion for the work we do. We'd like our successful applicant to have some relevant cropping and / or livestock experience on farms, but what matters most to us is your positive attitude, team focus, strong work ethic and desire to grow with us.

You'll also bring:

• A willingness to learn and pitch in across all areas of the farm
• Practical problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work
• Excellent communication skills and a team-focused mindset
• An ability to adapt to new technology and practices
• A keen eye for presentation and maintaining neat and tidy work habits
• Experience on a farm, or complementary skills (eg. machinery operation, mechanical, fencing, trades).
• An understanding of farm life realities – physical fitness for demanding outdoor work, variable hours and seasonal demands.

What's in it for you?

We're offering more than just a job — this is an opportunity to grow your skills and forge a career within a successful and growing farm business. You can expect:

• A highly competitive remuneration package - reflecting your skills, experience and contribution
• Job security - a secure, full-time role with long-term opportunities for the right candidate
• Team environment - A positive, inclusive and supportive culture with owners who work alongside you
• Skill development - Ongoing training and development to strengthen your farming knowledge and skills
• Varied role – no two days are the same across our diverse operation
• Beautiful location with welcoming community - The lifestyle benefits of living in the South-East — a strong rural community, access to Naracoorte's services, and close to the Coonawarra wine region and Limestone Coast.

Ready for the challenge?

If you're ready to take on this opportunity, we'd love to receive your application. Please head to SEEK to submit your resume and a short cover letter to introduce yourself, explain your interest and experience in farming and why you'd like to join our team.

Applications close Monday 17th November 2025. Applications that meet our criteria will be reviewed prior to the closing date and may result in the position being filled early.

For further information or to ask any questions, please email

Farley Pastoral is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming and supportive workplace for candidates of all backgrounds.