Macadamia Farm Management

Machine Operator and Irrigation Assistant

Macadamia Farm Management  •  Bundaberg, AU (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Machine Operator and Irrigation Assistant Roles - Maryborough

Macadamia Farm Management is a leader in large-scale macadamia nut production. We are seeking a Machine Operator and an Irrigation Assistant to join our Maryborough team in casual roles with potential to go permanent.

About the Roles:

Machine Operator

  • Operating macadamia harvesters, slashers, mowers, sprayers, spreaders and other machinery
  • Driving quad bikes and farm buggies
  • Cleaning, greasing and basic maintenance of equipment
  • Using GPS and autosteer systems (training provided)
  • Assisting with harvest and general orchard duties

Requirements: Prior machinery operation experience (agriculture preferred), mechanical aptitude, physically fit, QLD Driver’s Licence.

Irrigation Assistant

  • Monitoring and operating irrigation systems, pumps and filters
  • Checking and maintaining irrigation lines and emitters
  • Fertigation tasks
  • General orchard maintenance and manual labour
  • Supporting harvest operations when needed

Requirements: Experience with irrigation or plumbing advantageous, strong attention to detail, physically fit, QLD Driver’s Licence.

Common to Both Roles

  • Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions, including day and night shifts during harvest
  • Permanent working rights in Australia
  • Reliable, safety-focused and hardworking attitude

What We Offer

  • Casual hours with pathway to permanent
  • Competitive pay
  • Opportunity to develop skills in modern macadamia farming

How to Apply
Answer the screening questions and attach your resume. Please clearly state which role you are applying for (Machine Operator or Irrigation Assistant).

Macadamia Farm Management

About Macadamia Farm Management

Since our beginning in the late 1980s, in response to an increasing demand for specialist, high-quality farm management services in the Macadamia industry, we have grown to become the industry leader in all aspects of cultivating Macadamias.

Today, we manage over 3 000 hectares and provide whole-farm management services to a variety of different clients, ranging from first-time to established local and international investors, family-operated farms, and global conglomerates who trust us to develop new orchards and to rejuvenate deteriorated ones to ensure consistent, above-average yields of exceptional quality.

We have also been able to form joint ventures with a variety of role players in the Macadamia industry that specialise in all aspects of the growth and the production of Macadamias, ranging from machinery - and asset-holding companies, to state-of-the-art sorting facilities.

Our continued investment towards our employees’ education and skills development makes us a multi-award-winning company that continues to be a pioneer in the industry, especially when it comes to technological inventions and research. Our experts participate in industry events, such as the annual Macadamia Symposium and other platforms that allow them to share their knowledge and inventions with the industry.

Aiming towards our goal to align commercial agriculture with nature, we implement a range of regenerative and sustainable practices, that range from restoring the natural habitats surrounding our orchards to biological pest – and weed control, improving soil health by increasing organic matter and carbon levels to improve microbial activity, and improving soil structure and water retention capacity, through planting a variety of cover crops. Through these practices, we have been able to restore several deteriorated orchards to ensure longevity and continued quality yields.

Macadamia Farm Management is synonymous with growth - whether we grow trees, ourselves, or our community!

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Bundaberg South, AU
Year Founded
1987
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