Multiple opportunities have become available to join our team as a Farm Hand and Machinery Operator on the Kaiuroo Aggregation located near Dingo in Central Queensland (148 km/2 hours from Rockhampton). This property is cattle and broadacre cropping property, which will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to develop their skills in livestock but primarily working in broadacre cropping.The successful candidates will be required to operate large John Deere Green tractors, utilising Green Star automation. These roles are not suitable for candidates who do not have experience operating these machines.These are ongoing, permanent opportunities and are not suitable for backpackers or candidates seeking short term work.Key Responsibilities:Reporting to the Aggregation Manager, you will assist with:
- Establishing crops including bed preparation, fertilising, sowing and cultivation
- Crop management including herbicide and pesticide application
- Operating broadacre farming plant and equipment including airseeder, precision planter, self-propelled spray unit and other farming equipment
- Maintaining plant and equipment
- General farm duties including fencing and repairs and maintenance
- Meeting work health and safety requirements
- You will have experience operating John Deere Green tractors and Green Star automation
- You will have experience preparing and distributing agricultural chemicals
- You will be physically fit, with a good level of general fitness to meet the physically demanding requirements of the role
- You will hold a current driver’s licence
- You will carry out your work as directed in a precise, safe and sensible manner
- You will be comfortable living on a remote property with work hours that may vary to meet operational demands and weather conditions
- A positive, can-do attitude is essential
- An above award hourly rate and overtime rates, based on your skills and experience
- On farm accommodation available (single person only)
- Salary continuance and life insurance (subject to eligibility)
- Annual discretionary bonus (subject to eligibility)