Organic Market Garden with accomodation : Cairnes hinterland, QLD
Farm hand job with self contained & private accommodation available.
The property is located in a beautiful area of the Cairns hinterland on Buluwai country bordering the Clohesy river.
Originally started up as a permaculture hobby farm with a range of tropical fruit trees and medicinal herbs.
Now, RiverSun Farm provides Organically grown Salad vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicums & microgreens to the local region.
We are preparing for the new growing season of our organic market farm and are now inviting job applications.
The ideal applicant;
* Has a passion for growing organic produce & has adopted lifestyle values/habits inherently connected to that. Previous experience working on farms or in horticulture is a benefit.
* Enjoys a rural, peaceful & natural lifestyle. Couples are welcomed.
* You are able to work autonomously as well as follow a range of detailed tasks.
* Can work outdoors that requires focus, physical stamina & endurance to achieve our regular plantings. Working with tools & machinery must include safety considerations.
* Work indoors in the processing room requires to be reasonably fast paced & attention to detail as well as attentiveness to food health & safety.
* Willing to work a minimum of 30 hour per week, able to work flexible hours depending on weather conditions & seasonal changes.
We supply our produce to the local markets & hospitality & retail establishments on a weekly basis & in peak season we set up shop at local farmers markets as well.
It is 10 min drive to nearest town, hence own vehicle is essential.
Please provide your resume & a cover letter & send to
