11/08/2025
JOB OPPORTUNITY - EXPERIENCED MIXED FARMING ENTERPRISE COUPLE
Location: Meandarra / Glenmorgan, QLD
Company: Condabri Beef (Drury Farming Company Pty Ltd)
About Us
Condabri Beef is a family-owned and operated integrated backgrounding, and farming enterprise located between Meandarra and Glenmorgan in Queensland’s Western Downs region. Our large-scale aggregation supports both cattle backgrounding and grain/roughage production for feedlot supply.
We are a passionate young family who value integrity, hard work, and a love of the land. We’re now seeking a motivated and experienced couple to join us in a hands-on, all-rounder role supporting both our farming and homestead operations.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager, this is a unique dual role for a capable and enthusiastic couple who bring a passion for agriculture, animal husbandry, and rural living. The successful applicants will work across all facets of mixed farming, including cattle work, cropping, machinery operation, general maintenance, and homestead support.
This is an opportunity to become part of a growing enterprise where you can contribute meaningfully while enjoying a great lifestyle in a welcoming, community-minded environment.
A Family-Friendly Role
This position is well suited to a couple seeking a balanced lifestyle. The homestead support role offers flexible, family-friendly hours—ideal for a mum or partner who would like to work during school hours. Duties can include gardening, cleaning, seasonal harvest cooking, and assisting with other domestic and farm-related tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Farming & Livestock Duties:
• Mustering, drafting, feeding, vaccinating, and trucking cattle
• Monitoring and maintaining livestock water systems
• Fence repairs and construction
• Dryland cropping – seeding, planting, fertilising, harvesting (summer and winter crops)
• W**d and erosion control
• Operation and basic servicing of farm machinery (tractors, loaders, trucks, headers etc.)
Maintenance Duties:
• Infrastructure upkeep – fencing, sheds, and buildings
• Machinery servicing and repair, including welding and mechanical work
• General property upkeep – mowing, slashing, spraying, and shed tidiness
Homestead & Garden Duties (as applicable):
• General cleaning of shared and residential areas (kitchen, bathrooms, offices)
• Gardening, mowing, mulching, pruning, and hedge maintenance
• Light domestic assistance and seasonal support around the homestead
What We’re Looking For
• Minimum 2-year experience in mixed farming or livestock production
• Machinery operation and mechanical aptitude (welding highly regarded)
• Cattle handling experience (horses and motorbike skills preferred)
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Physically fit and safety-conscious
• Basic computer literacy and confident record-keeping
• MC licence or willingness to obtain is an advantage
• Proactive, respectful, and good communicators
• Willing to live and contribute to a rural community
What we offer
• Competitive, above-award salary package (negotiable based on experience)
• Comfortable 4-bedroom homestead with all utilities included
• Workshop, shed, and children’s area
• Pet-friendly property – horses and dogs welcome
• Permanent full-time employment with flexible hours and rosters
•Appoximately 25km from Teelba School (9 day fortnight schooling)
• Located 32km from Glenmorgan township and primary school
• Strong team culture and supportive leadership
• Opportunities for skills development, training, and career growth
• Be part of a respected and values-driven family operation
For more information or to apply please send your resume & references to [email protected]
