Field Operator

About the Role

We grow tomatoes, zucchinis, capsicums and melons across a 12-month production cycle, and we're looking for a Field Operator to work across the machinery, irrigation and fertigation side of the operation. It's suited to someone with some existing experience in farm machinery or irrigation, or someone newer who is genuinely keen to learn and progress. You'll start on the basics and build towards operating some of our larger, higher-value equipment as your skills, reliability and confidence develop.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Machinery Operation

• Operating tractors and towed implements for cultivation, spraying, mulching and produce transport

• Operating utility vehicles, forklifts and other on-farm machinery as competency is demonstrated

• Progressing, with training, to our larger and more specialised farm equipment

• Carrying out routine pre-start checks, basic maintenance and cleaning of machinery

• Reporting faults, wear and mechanical issues promptly to the supervisor

General

• Pitching in with general field work and crop care tasks as required — this includes occasionally working alongside the field worker team, particularly during peak periods. This is a working role, not a supervisory one, and getting stuck in with the team when needed is part of the job

• Working safely around machinery, chemicals and pressurised systems, and following all WHS procedures

• Working cooperatively with the field worker team and reporting to the Farm Supervisor

What We're Looking For

• Fit, healthy and physically able to perform manual and machinery-based outdoor work

• Able and willing to work long days when required, including early starts and weekend work during peak periods

• Either prior experience operating farm machinery, irrigation or fertigation systems, OR a genuine willingness to learn and progress into these responsibilities from the ground up

• Careful, methodical and safety-conscious around machinery, chemicals and pressurised equipment

• Reliable, punctual and able to commit to rostered shifts

• Full working rights in Australia

Desirable (not required to start, but the goal for progression)

•      Experience driving tractors or other agricultural machinery

•      Current forklift licence, heavy vehicle licence, or chemical handling/spray certification

•      Basic mechanical aptitude or maintenance experience

Pay & Conditions

• Paid in accordance with the Horticulture Award 2020 at the classification level appropriate to the machinery and systems you are competent and authorised to operate, including applicable casual loading, overtime and penalty rates where relevant

• Year-round work — we run a 12-month growing cycle, no off-season

• Full-time hours available during peak periods; genuine ongoing work for reliable staff who want to stay long-term

Please note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

To be shortlisted, applicants must be ready and available to work in the Bundaberg Region or the Wide Bay area.