Casual Field Hands - Meringa

Description:

Casual Field Hand Opportunities – Meringa (Gordonvale)
Sugar Research Australia (SRA) are looking for Casual Field Hands for up to 5 days per week for work from May through to November/December 2025 (depending on operational needs).

The role
Activities will include:

• Planting sugarcane, frequently cutting cane using a cane knife, trimming, bundling, carrying and loading sugarcane stalks in the field.
• Working, standing, and walking long distances in the field for long periods on uneven ground in cane fields.
• Frequently bending, twisting, squatting, often under weight.
• Any other specific duties and instructions that will be provided by your supervisor.

Who are you ?
It is essential that you:

• Are able to perform physical, manual labour in very hot and humid conditions.
• Are physically fit and can lift bundles of cane repeatedly over several hours (up to 20kg).
• Are happy to pay attention to detail and can follow instructions and carry out work safely and accurately.
• Are punctual and reliable .
• Are committed to safe work practices.
• Have reliable transport to and from site and a current driver’s licence.

If this sounds like you, and you want to work as part of a great supportive team playing a critical role in SRA operations, click ‘ Apply Now ’ to submit your application, no later than Friday 25 April 2025 .
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to apply. Successful applicants will also be required to undertake a medical screening and a police check.