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Form of workAbout Mackays
The Mackays Group is a family farming business that has been in operation for over 75 years and has diversified to produce bananas, papaya, sugarcane, cattle and avocados. The Mackays Group is directed by the family’s 3rd generation and is the largest banana producer in Australia, employing more than 500 people. This vertically integrated business also deals in ripening and wholesale marketing of their own produce, as well as other growers.
The Mackays Group has an opportunity for an energetic and motivated Nursery Assistant to join our team.
Location
The Nursery Assistant position is located at our new site in Tully.
About the Position
This is a casual position working a 4-day week (38hrs) allowing for a 3-day long weekend. There is an opportunity for this position to become permanent in the future.
Reporting directly to the Nursery Manager, you will be working in a small team which produces banana plantlets, cocoa grafts and coffee and papaya seedlings, carrying out but not limited to the following tasks:
- Watering
- Potting
- Seeding
- Propagating
- Grafting
- Weeding
- Chemical spraying
- Sorting and packing of plants for dispatch
- Other duties required to provide the most ideal growing opportunity for the plants
Position Requirements
Whilst previous experience is not necessary, the successful candidate will be reliable and enthusiastic with a keen interest in plants. You will possess a willingness to learn, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and positive workplace culture.
You will need to demonstrate:
- Previous experience in a similar role highly regarded but not essential. All training will be provided to the successful candidate
- Motivation and reliability
- Good level of physical fitness and endurance for working outdoors
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking for a new and challenging role within a growing and progressive organisation. Apply now!
Applications will be assessed as they are received.
