Casual Macadamia Farm Hand - Maryborough, Qld
Casual Farm Hands
No previous experience required
Immediate start
Maryborough, Qld
About the Company
RFM manages approximately $2.0 billion of agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors. RFM has a depth of experience accumulated over 25 years owning, developing and operating Australian farmland, agricultural infrastructure and other assets. Sector experience includes almonds, poultry, macadamias, cattle, cropping, viticulture and water. Assets are located throughout New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria.
RFM employs over 180 staff and seeks to maximise returns through its experienced management team including specialist fund managers, finance professionals, horticulturists, agronomists and other agricultural managers. RFM’s company culture is informed by a precision-based approach to asset management and its longstanding motto of “Managing good assets with good people”.
About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity where you will be supported to build your skills and gain a variety of experiences. RFM has commenced development of macadamia orchards in the Maryborough region and will require several casual farm hands. We are looking to build a pool of casual staff who we can call on for subsequent plantings. A limited number of ongoing roles will be available after the initial engagement.
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
Unloading of macadamia trees, planting, straightening, stomping, and raking
Maintaining high levels of personal and plant hygiene
Complying with organisational policies and procedures
Positively contributing to the team and culture.
Requirements
You will need to be:
A good listener and communicator with a friendly personality
Physically fit
Be willing to learn
Reliable
A holder of a C class drivers’ licence and have reliable transport to/from site
Benefits
On offer is an Award hourly rate (Horticulture Award) and you will be classified based on your skills and experience.
To apply, forward a covering letter addressing the above criteria and resume by 10 January 2023 via our website. This role is for an immediate start and candidates may be evaluated prior to the closing date for this position.
At RFM we value inclusion and encourage applicants from different backgrounds to apply. A great place to work with good people, striving for precision and excellence in everything we do.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have Australian Work rights?
Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
Do you have a current drivers' licence
What is your gender?
Contact RFM Macadamia
Rural Funds Management Limited
Website: https://www.ruralfunds.com.au/careers
Career enquiries:
Phone: (02) 6203 9700
Email: people@ruralfunds.com.au