Grower/Farmer
permanent f/t

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  • who is this job for?

    This job is for someone who:

    • is interested in growing and maintaining crops. With an interest in plant and soil sciences.
    • is a vocational or academic student  who wants a career in agriculture.
    • any other young Australian wanting to start a career in horticulture.
    • can start work early in the morning - before the day's heat starts.
    • is flexible to work around weather issues such as rain etc.
    • is happy to undertake any required training 

  • Type of work

    Ground preparation through to planting, irrigation and harvest.  Producing leafy bunching vegetables and herbs.

  • What we do for you!

    We employ mostly long-term people.  Some staff have been with our company for over 20 years!   We do our best to ensure everyone has the ability to succeed!  In return, we ask that everyone follows all workplace health & safety regulations, the food safety rules and is respectful to each other.

    Our new lunchroom facility provides air-conditioned comfort, microwave, kettle and a great place for a well-earned rest.

    Most staff wear their Bare Essentials uniform shirt, which is not mandatory.  They are available for purchase from the office.

    On occasions, we hold social events and meetings that help to create a sense of belonging and family amongst our team.

    We have an agricultural career advisor and trainer on-site.  If you wish to start a career in ag - we are happy to help and work with you on achieving your goals!

  • Payment terms

    • Employed under the Horticultural Award.
    • One-month trial period.

  • Superannuation & taxation

    Superannuation is currently 10.5% of your gross monthly wages, applicable once the threshold of $450 before tax has been reached.  Note that these rules may vary for people under the age of 18.

    Taxation will be paid to the Australian Taxation Office.

  • Hours

    • Approximately 5 days per week, Monday to Saturday (days optional).
    • Approximately 38 hours per week.
    • Start times may vary pending weather conditions etc 

  • Location

    9 Morton Vale School Road, Morton Vale Qld 4343
    8km’s from Gatton township

  • Skill & input required

    • Crop growing knowledge
    • Commercial irrigation
    • Machinery and implements operation
    • General farmhand duties as required
    • Coordination of staff
    • Forklift and machinery licences
    • Able to communicate through apps over mobile phones and follow workplans
    • Very organised, tidy and methodical
    • Attentive to detail
    • Respectful of machinery and equipment and knows enough to know when to report problems or potential breakdowns.
    • Knowledge or an ability to grasp compliance requirements and how it interrelates to this job
    • Effective and positive communicator with good listening skills
    • Autonomous, independent worker as well as a team player
    • Professional, proud of your work, the company and products.
    • Follow all policies and procedures (food safety, COVID, OHS, IR, etc)

  • Daily workplan

    The owner of the business (Brendan) will message each worker every day through Asana (App) to advise of the following day’s work. Work generally starts around 6 to 7.30am, but can change due to unforeseen circumstances. If you are not coming to work that day, you are required to message back and advise Brendan. 

    To be able to receive the daily messages, you will be sent a link to an app called ‘Asana”.

    Once you download this app to your mobile phone, you will receive the daily workplan on your mobile device. Every morning before work starts, Brendan may hold a Tool Box Meeting to discuss the daily work schedule, along with any OHS, Food Safety, COVID or Industrial Relations issues. Some issues may be broadcast through the Asana App.

  • What to bring everyday

    Smile, large water bottle, morning tea and lunch

    Note: an airconditioned lunch room is available for your breaks. There is a fridge, kettle and microwave available for you to use.

  • What to wear

    Wear closed-in footwear on the property and comfortable, clean clothing that is breathable and suitable for physical working outdoors.  

    Ensuring that clothing cannot be caught on machinery and equipment and meets all OHS regulations.

    Uniform shirts are available at cost from the farm office.

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