Members - Farmerassist

MEMBER INFORMATION

Information for SSAA Members

The SSAA Farmer Assist program is now running across QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NSW, ACT, and VIC! Both SSAA members and landholders can register and get involved.

If you’re an SSAA member in one of these states, getting started is easy—just follow our simple four-step registration process. Once registered, you can start applying for jobs in your state as they become available.

We know it takes time to build trust and awareness in the farming community, especially given past issues with a few individuals (e.g., poachers). Uptake may be slow at first, so we appreciate your patience. Remember, members can only apply for jobs in their home state. We’re committed to growing this program long-term, with ongoing promotion and support.

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Four-step process to get involved

Read program document and agree to program rules

You must read the Program Rules & Code of Practice and commit to obey all the program’s safety, animal welfare and ethical hunting requirements before you start the registration process.

Shoot accreditation target at your local SSAA range

You must attend a SSAA range and undertake the Assessment Target. The target must be signed by a Range Officer to verify your attendance on the day the assessment was undertaken.

Complete sign-up process via online portal

You must complete the online sign-up form and upload a digital copy of your assessment target to complete registration. Keep a copy of this target saved to your computer or device.

Log in to the website, explore and check profile

Check to see if you can log in to the Farmer Assist jobs page and begin investigating the jobs board. You can create a resume of your experience to share with farmers.

Other considerations

Animal welfare is a key focus of the SSAA Farmer Assist program. Members should familiarise themselves with the information provided on animal welfare considerations. To support best-practice ground shooting activities, you should also review the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)for each target species for additional guidance.

Please note that SSAA Farmer Assist is not connected to the SSAA membership database for data security reasons. This means you are responsible for keeping your profile information up to date, including updating your membership expiry date when you receive a new card, to ensure you maintain access to your account.

Be aware that registering with Hotmail (and similar) email accounts can sometimes cause issues, as system-generated emails and alerts may be blocked or undelivered. We recommend using an alternative email account to ensure you receive all communications.

Have a question? You may already find the answer in our Frequently Asked Questions.

Recreational hunters provide significant value to wildlife management, pest control, and regional economies. When hunters record and report their activities in a structured way, this information becomes a powerful tool that strengthens their social licence to operate and highlights the positive contributions they make across the community. Volunteers must report all their activities the SSAA Activity Log website.