Workshop Manager

Workshop Manager/Farm Hand Position

Culara farming is a successful family operated business located near Condamine on the Western Downs Region of Queensland. Farming Approximately 5,000ha of seasonal crops; Wheat, Chickpeas, Sorghum and Cotton with 250ha of Irrigation. Culara Farming is a highly progressive business which practices zero till farming techniques using modern 12m controlled traffic equipment in a 5-year crop rotation plan. We operate out of two workshops, one a general fabrication workshop and the other for machinery maintenance and repairs.

Culara Farming Core Values:

• People - Family comes first. Our family is important and so is yours. Team culture, having a shared passion, good communication, sharing of knowledge, collaboration, and support.

• Growth - Continually expanding our personal knowledge and business in a progressive and open-minded manner. Successful planning and forward thinking for our future. Driven to learn.

• Pride - Exhibiting professionalism in our daily actions. Persistence and initiative. Striving for excellence.

• Positivity - Live above the line and not below. Positive and respectful workplace environment where everyone is valued. Fun and optimistic.

Personal Competencies:

• Positive attitude

• Trustworthy and honest

• Good communication skills

• Ability to ask advice and use initiative

• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve shared goals

• Happy to work independently

• Neat and tidy presentation

• Must align to Culara Farming Core Values

Experience required:

• Competent and experienced machinery and vehicle mechanical skills

• Welding and fabricating skills

• Expert knowledge of farming plant and equipment

Job description:

This can be a fly in fly out role (drive in drive out), flexible work hours/days to accommodate candidates lifestyle and work load. This could be 2-3 days a week, one week on one week off or full time - you tell us!

• Maintain, service and repair on-farm equipment

• Maintain and repair on-farm infrastructure including sheds, pump sites, silos

• Responsible for workshop cleanliness and organisation

• Occasional farm machine operations, depending on applicants desires.

The employee will have independent comfortable, high-quality accommodation in either a single occupancy cottage or family home. Both dwellings are fully air-conditioned with equipped kitchen, living areas and bedrooms. A mobile phone booster will give phone and internet capabilities. An above award, competitive wage to be negotiated and flexible work hours, with annual percentage wage increases. Will provide opportunities for ongoing training, personal development and certifications.

Applicants to provide resume and at least two references.