AddressProgrammed are currently working with a large Australian agricultural organization who are seeking a farm hand to join their macadamia farm, or a station hand to join their cattle operation on a FULL TIME PERMANENT basis.
They focus on managing good assets with good people and in this role, you will work alongside other team members in a friendly and safety conscious team.
Situated near Gogango, the company is operating multiple macadamia orchards and a cattle operation in various stages of development. As a result, this has opened up a variety of roles.
For the macadamia farm hand position you will be responsible for:
- All aspects of farm work, including land preparation, planting, pruning and slashing
- Contributing to the development and installation or irrigation systems
- Operating and calibrating farming machinery
- Assisting with herbicide and pesticide application
- Contributing to a positive and productive working environment
Or, for the station hand position you’ll be responsible for:
- Cattle management, including conducting animal husbandry tasks
- Farming and pasture programs
- General station duties including feeding, checking water, fencing, machinery operation and general maintenance
- Property development programs related to farm infrastructure, pastures and cultivation
- Assist management to achieve production objectives
Requirements:
- Flexibility and availability to work variable hours to meet operational demands (with potential for Saturday work and PAID OVERTIME)
- C class drivers license
- Previous experience working on a farm and operating/maintaining farm machinery is desired but not essential
- Willing to undertake training at our cost to obtain your chemical users certificate and/or other required courses
Benefits:
- An above award base hourly rate, of between $26.68 and $30.90/hour depending on skills and experience
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Optional transport available to/from work on a company bus service from designated pick-up spots between Rockhampton and the farms
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Salary continuance insurance and life insurance
If you’re interested and would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Dan at Programmed on **********@programmed.com.au or apply through this ad with a resume attached!
