Description:
Calling farm workers with irrigation experience
Macadamia Farm Management is progressively leading large-scale production of macadamia nuts in the Bundaberg and surrounding regions . Having experienced exponential growth, we have multiple positions available in our irrigation department. Roles will commence as casual (full-time hours) with a view of going permanent.
We have two roles available, one in the Childers region and one in the Bundaberg region.
Are you are committed to learning and developing your irrigation skills to the next level?
Do you have strong work ethic and attention to detail?
Are you comfortable with learning and adapting to new technology and ways of working?
Do you have permanent working rights in Australia?
If you answered yes to all of the above this could be the role for you.
What you will be doing:
• Assisting with the programming of automated irrigation controllers
• Using soil moisture probes, manual checking and other tools to monitor and apply irrigation water
• Assist with the application of fertilizer through fertigation systems
• Follow irrigation schedules, recording all irrigation inputs
• Irrigation labour tasks such as repairing valves, sprinklers, digging trenches, replacing poly pipe
• Working on more complex irrigation matters as your experience grows
What we need from you as an Irrigation Assistant:
1. Previous experience in farming and a strong desire to learn the ins and outs of irrigation
2. Physically fit to undertake labour tasks
3. Mobile app literacy
4. Ability to read and execute irrigation and fertigation schedules following training, and maintain records
5. Current Drivers Licence and reliable transport
To apply:
1. You must have permanent work rights.
2. You must answer the screening questions.
3. You must attach a CV that speaks to relevant experience/ transferrable skills to this job.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.