Farming isn’t always a full-time commitment — and across Gippsland, there are plenty of part-time roles that offer hands-on work with flexible hours. Whether you’re looking to work mornings, weekends, or just a couple of days a week, there’s consistent demand on dairy farms, crop operations, nurseries, and agricultural businesses throughout the region.
If you want reliable, physical work without the full-time hours, there are part-time farming and agriculture jobs in Gippsland ready when you are.
Why Choose Part-Time Work in Farming or Agriculture?
Part-time roles give you the flexibility to balance life with meaningful, outdoor work. They’re ideal if you:
- Want steady income without a full-time commitment
- Are returning to the workforce or easing into retirement
- Prefer early mornings or short shifts
- Live rurally and want local work close to home
- Are gaining experience in farming or agricultural industries
These roles often don’t require formal training — just a good attitude and a willingness to help out.
Popular Part-Time Farming and Agriculture Roles in Gippsland
Across Gippsland, employers are regularly hiring part-time staff for roles like:
- Dairy farm assistants (milking shifts or weekend cover)
- General farmhands for crops, fencing, or maintenance
- Livestock feeding and yard work
- Nursery and plant care staff
- Irrigation setup and monitoring
- Harvest and picking labour during peak seasons
- Tractor or quad bike operation for shorter runs
- Packing, grading, and produce handling
- Delivery driving and farm logistics support
Whether you want a couple of mornings a week or something regular around school hours, there’s plenty of farm work to suit.
Who’s Hiring Part-Time Farming and Agriculture Workers in Gippsland?
Part-time roles are commonly offered by:
- Dairy and beef farms across South and Central Gippsland
- Fruit and vegetable growers and packing sheds
- Nurseries and wholesale plant suppliers
- Agricultural contractors and fencing businesses
- Feedlot operators and livestock transporters
- Wineries and viticulture operations
- Local councils managing rural land and assets
These employers often value experience, but many are also happy to train the right person on the job.
Explore Part-Time Farming and Agriculture Jobs by Town
You’ll find part-time farming and agriculture jobs across Gippsland, including in:
- Leongatha
- Maffra
- Bairnsdale
- Warragul
- Sale
- Wonthaggi
- Yarram
Each of these towns is surrounded by working farms and agribusinesses that rely on part-time help to keep things running.
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