Description:
The Role
MSF Sugar is seeking motivated and reliable Cane Rail Maintenance Worker to join our team for the 2025 Crushing Season. This is a fixed-term, full-time position based at our Mulgrave Central Mill, reporting to the Supervisor - Cane Rail.
As a key member of the Cane Rail Maintenance team, you will contribute to the ongoing maintenance and capital improvement of cane rail infrastructure. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the safe and efficient transport of cane to support Mill's business targets. You will promote MSF Sugar's operational goals through safe work practices and strong team ethic.
The Responsibilities
Some of the key responsibilities will include:
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Responding promptly to cane bin derailments and rail line faults
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Participating in a rotating on-call roster during the Crushing Season for after-hours incidents
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Conducting post-incident inspections of tracks and bridges (e.g., derailments, flooding)
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Driving company vehicles to and from worksites
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Setting up and using equipment safely and efficiently
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Performing bridge repairs and maintenance
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Replacing sleepers, rail lines, and associated fixings
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Installing and maintaining fixed rail signage
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Directing and operating earthmoving equipment
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Performing light to heavy manual labour, including the use of hand tools
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Managing vegetation (slashing, brush cutting, pole saw use, herbicide application)
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Conducting rail inspections and safety audits
The ideal candidate will have:
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A valid MR Class Driver’s Licence
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Tickets and experience with tractors/slashers, backhoes, excavators, and front-end loader tickets
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Agricultural Chemical Accreditation
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Dogman HRWL
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Working at Heights HRWL
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Collaborative
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Innovative
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Self-motivated
Culture
At MSF Sugar, we value more than just skills—we seek individuals who embody our core company values in their daily work:
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Excellence – Striving for continuous improvement and outstanding performance.
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Innovation – Embracing new ideas and smarter solutions.
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Integrity – Acting with honesty and strong moral principles.
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Trustworthiness – Building confidence through reliability and consistency.
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Care & Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions and supporting those around us.
We are committed to fostering a workplace culture where these values drive success, collaboration, and a positive impact on our industry.
What We Offer
Joining MSF Sugar means becoming part of a team that prioritizes safety, well-being, and professional growth. Here’s what you can expect:
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A Supportive Team Culture – Work with passionate and collaborative colleagues.
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Strong Safety Commitment – Your well-being is our top priority.
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Partner Discounts – Enjoy savings on various products and services.
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Company-Supplied Uniforms & PPE – We provide the gear you need to work safely and comfortably.
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Health and Wellness – Access resources that support your physical and mental well-being.
Our Company
MSF Sugar is a leading agribusiness company – we are an integrated grower, processor, marketer and exporter of raw sugar and supplier of renewable energy. MSF Sugar, whose heritage in Australia spans more than 125 years, envisions a future that centres on being a leader in the biofutures sector. With multimillion-dollar investments in green power plants, novel farming systems and agricultural infrastructure, together with our grower partners, we are committed to developing the sugarcane industry in Australia.
Our Corporate Head Office is located in Gordonvale, just south of Cairns, and our major milling assets are located in the Far North. Internationally, we are part of the Thai-based Mitr Phol Group. Our current assets include three sugar mills, which are located at Gordonvale, South Johnstone and the Tablelands, supporting infrastructure (including cane railway networks), agricultural property and water rights to support our cane growing activities.
In addition to our milling and farming operations, we have built an $86M green energy power station at our Tablelands Sugar Mill. The power station uses a 100% renewable sugarcane fibre known as bagasse to produce 24 megawatts of electricity – which, after commissioning, will be enough to power every house in the Tablelands region.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major player in Australian agribusiness.
Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing.
Further information can be sought from ********@msfsugar.com.au