
Cane Transport Seasonal Vacancies 2025
Mackay Sugar
Posted 10 days ago
Come and Join Our Cane Transport Team at Mackay Sugar
2025 Crushing Season Vacancies
About the role
Seasonal employment opportunities have become available for the 2025 cane crushing season at Mackay Sugar. The season is expected to run from mid-late May, until December 2025. Mackay Sugar is particularly eager to receive applications from people who have a passion for the Sugar Industry and have a strong desire to see the local industry thrive.
Cane Transport – Rail Operation Positions
- Locomotive Driver’s Assistant
Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, our Locomotive Drivers Assistant, in association with the driver, is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of cane trains in order to satisfy customer requirements (Empty and Full deliveries on time and in full).
What we’re Looking for:
We value diversity and believe that innovation thrives in an inclusive environment. We want people who:
- Bring a positive attitude and thrive in team settings
- Are passionate about learning, improving and making a difference
- The ability and willingness to work safely and efficiently within a team environment.
- Adequate mechanical aptitude, literacy, and numeracy skills.
- A current and valid Australian Driver’s License.
- Ability and willingness to work shift work.
- An adequate level of physical fitness, such as mounting/dismounting locomotives, lifting and carrying objects, climbing stairs and ladders.
- Availability for duration of crushing season.
About Mackay Sugar
Located in tropical North Queensland where a unique lifestyle can be blended with a progressive business, Mackay is home to Australia’s second largest sugar milling company, Mackay Sugar. With more than 140 years’ experience in raw sugar production and employing up to 800 people seasonally, Mackay Sugar is an iconic Australian brand that contributes significantly to our economy and community.
Part of the Nordzucker Group since 2019, Mackay Sugar is on an exciting growth path, with a focus on innovation and sustainable progress. When you join us, you join a global network with endless opportunities for development.
Application process: To apply, please visit https://www.mkysugar.com.au/careers to answer role-specific screening questions and to attach your resume and supporting documents. For further information about these opportunities and the application process, please contact Shayne from ARG Workforce on 0437 115 122 or [email protected]
Mackay Sugar Current and Returning Seasonal Employees: Seasonal employees who have been invited to re-join Mackay Sugar for the 2025 crushing season are not required to apply for their previous role.
Applications close on 4th April 2025. Applications will be considered throughout the process.
Mackay Sugar Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
About Mackay Sugar
Mackay Sugar is now a member of the Nordzucker Group and there hasn’t been a more exciting time to join Mackay Sugar. Mackay Sugar is Australia’s second largest sugar milling company, with over 140 years’ experience and employing over 450 people permanently and up to 800 seasonally, contributing significantly to the economy of Queensland and is a major employer in the Mackay region. Nordzucker is one of the leading sugar manufacturers in Europe and has grown steadily for more than 175 years. The history of this partnership is a true testament to the resilience and innovation in the industry.
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