About Us

Manulife Investment Management Farmland Services Pty Ltd (MFS(AU)) manages a large portfolio of properties across Australia. With a focus on sustainability, we pride ourselves on leveraging the experience of our rich history.

The Opportunity

We are actively recruiting for Machine Operators to join our Almond & Macadamia teams across Australia on a full-time basis.

Locations

· Devlin’s Pound, South Australia

· Yinkanie, South Australia

· Tooleybuc, New South Wales

· Old Goodnight, New South Wales

· Piangil, Victoria

· Emerald, Queensland

· North Gregory, Queensland

What are we looking for
Reporting to the Orchard Supervisor, these positions are key to supporting the operation, ensuring our orchard operates to its fullest potential.

Responsibilities

Preparing and positioning plant for operation.

Operating tractor-drawn and self-propelled plant to plough land and sow, fertilise, cultivate and harvest crops, and avoid damaging crops.

Calibrating and monitoring plant performance, including adjusting speed, height and depth of implements as well as distribution or collection rates as needed.

Operating plant to hold, lift and cut trees.

Operating attachments to lift, swing, release and sort trees and logs, and operating auxiliary plant such as chipping machines and log splitting machines.

Feeding felled trees into processors to strip limbs and cut into logs and loading logs onto stockpiles and into trucks.

Keeping production and work records and writing work reports.

Servicing plant and performing minor repairs.

Undertake all other duties as required or directed from time to time.

Skills Required

At least a relevant AQF Cert II or equivalent AND at leave one (1) year (20 hours per week) relevant experience; or

At least two (2) years (10+ hours per week) relevant experience AND at least two (2) years post qualifications experience.

What can we offer you?

Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 + superannuation + performance bonus.

On-site accommodation is available in some locations.

An environment that encourages you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

A focus on growing your career path with us.

How to Apply

Submit your resume via the ‘Apply’ button.