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The Green Thumb Farm Team
Be Part of Something Beautiful – Join the Green Thumb Farm Team
At Green Thumb Farm, we’re passionate about growing healthy people, thriving communities, and a regenerated Earth. Our team brings together people who love working on the farm, supporting our community, and inspiring visitors of all ages to connect with how food is grown.
We offer hands-on, meaningful roles across:
- Farm operations – planting, harvesting and regenerating the soil
- Market leadership – leading our vibrant Saturday Farmgate Market
- Education & programs – supporting school and community programs
- Volunteer coordination - supporting our community volunteers and our corporate volunteer programs
Why Work With Us?
- Be part of something beautiful, contributing to a thriving local food system and community wellbeing
- Make a real impact through hands-on roles in a vibrant, educational farm
- Learn, grow, and be inspired while working in a welcoming, collaborative environment
How to Apply
We advertise current opportunities on our website and newsletter.
If you’re interested in joining our team but don’t see a current vacancy, we welcome expressions of interest at admin@greenthumbfarm.org.au.
Recruiting Now:
Farmgate Manager – Lead Our Growing Saturday Market!
Casual, paid. | Samford Valley, QLD
Green Thumb Farm is a vibrant, educational, community-focused farm where people of all ages reconnect with food, nature, and each other. Our Saturday Farmgate Market celebrates community, sustainability, and connection, offering seasonal, organic produce, seedlings, herbs, and local goods. The market is growing each week, and we are seeking a dedicated leader to guide its operations, support volunteers, and ensure every visitor enjoys a welcoming, joyful experience.
We’re looking for an energetic and super-organised Farmgate Manager who will take ownership of our Saturday market in Samford Valley (2204 Mt Samson Rd), coordinating volunteers, stallholders, and daily operations. There is potential for the role to expand mid-week to include ordering and coordination of market merchandise. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is organized, reliable, and passionate about community, education, and sustainability.
Casual, paid. | Samford Valley, QLD
Green Thumb Farm is a vibrant, educational, community-focused farm where people of all ages reconnect with food, nature, and each other. Our Saturday Farmgate Market celebrates community, sustainability, and connection, offering seasonal, organic produce, seedlings, herbs, and local goods. The market is growing each week, and we are seeking a dedicated leader to guide its operations, support volunteers, and ensure every visitor enjoys a welcoming, joyful experience.
We’re looking for an energetic and super-organised Farmgate Manager who will take ownership of our Saturday market in Samford Valley (2204 Mt Samson Rd), coordinating volunteers, stallholders, and daily operations. There is potential for the role to expand mid-week to include ordering and coordination of market merchandise. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is organized, reliable, and passionate about community, education, and sustainability.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the setup, operation, and pack-down of the Saturday market
- Coordinate and support volunteers, fostering a positive, collaborative environment
- Ensure stalls, signage, equipment, and market logistics run smoothly
- Ensure workplace health and safety requirements are met
- Support market growth, innovation, and visitor engagement
- Provide regular updates and reports directly to the CEO
- Uphold Green Thumb Farm’s values and provide a welcoming experience for all visitors
We’re looking for someone who:
- Strong leadership, ownership, and reliability
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Organised, proactive, and able to problem-solve
- Passionate about community, sustainability, and education
- Practical, hands-on, and physically able for market setup and operations
- Holds a valid Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
- Holds a current First Aid certificate.
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you! Applications are encouraged as soon as possible. We aim to review applications within one week, followed by an interview process, but may continue accepting applications until the right candidate is found.
Please download the full application here > Farmgate Market Manager.pdf
Recruiting Now:
Farmgate Market Support – Join the Green Thumb Farm Team!
Saturdays 6-9am | Samford Valley, QLD
Saturdays 6-9am | Samford Valley, QLD
Casual, paid. | Reports to Farmgate Market Manager
Love being outdoors? Want hands-on experience on a real farm and at a vibrant community market? Our Farmgate Market Support team helps set up our Saturday market, get produce ready for stalls, and pitch in with farm tasks like planting, harvesting, and garden maintenance.
We’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable teenagers (minimum 15 years old) to join our Farmgate Market Support team. This role is hands-on and involves helping set up the Saturday market, assisting with farm tasks, and supporting the smooth running of the market and nursery activities.
We’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable teenagers (minimum 15 years old) to join our Farmgate Market Support team. This role is hands-on and involves helping set up the Saturday market, assisting with farm tasks, and supporting the smooth running of the market and nursery activities.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Market setup: erecting marquees, moving tables, and bringing produce to stalls
- Farm tasks: planting, harvesting, and garden bed maintenance
- Sales support: assisting at the bakery or other market stalls
- Follow OHS workplace safety rules at all times
- Work independently once trained and follow instructions carefully
- Work as part of a team to ensure the market and farm run smoothly
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to learn
- Can follow instructions carefully and work independently when trained
- Works well in a team and communicates respectfully
- Is willing and able to do physical work including lifting and carrying
- Is interested in learning about farming, gardening, and sustainability
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you! Applications are encouraged as soon as possible. We aim to review applications within one week, followed by an interview process, but may continue accepting applications until we build a small, dedicated Market Support team.
Please send a short application (1 page) explaining why you’re interested, plus a referee (parent, teacher, or coach).
Please download the full application here > Farmgate Market Support Role.pdf