Approximately 30 hours per week, with additional hours available during peak operational periods.
About the Role: Down to Earth Pty Ltd is seeking reliable workers to undertake plantation operations on a sandalwood farm in the Ayr region.
Sandalwood planting and maintenance - Plantation establishment and maintenance - Weed control - Irrigation installation and maintenance - Chainsaw operation - Tractor, excavator and forklift operation - General manual labour - Loading and unloading materials About the Candidate - General plantation duties as directed - No previous plantation experience is required for Sandalwood Labour positions, as full on-the-job training will be provided.
Be physically fit and capable of manual outdoor work.
Be reliable and punctual.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Be willing to work in varying weather conditions.
Have a positive attitude and robust work ethic.
For chainsaw, tractor,
excavator and forklift operator positions, applicants must hold any licences or competencies required by law.
Training: Full on-the-job training will be provided for suitable applicants.
Work Workplace Employment Duration: Approximately 9 months.
Award: Timber Industry Award 2020 - General Timber Stream Pay and Conditions: Pay and conditions are in accordance with the Timber Industry Award 2020 - General Timber Stream. The rate of pay will be dependent on experience, skills and classification under the Award.
Current minimum hourly rates include:
Sandalwood Labour - Level 2: From $33.05 per hour - Tractor, Excavator & Forklift Operators - Level 3: From $33.85 per hour - Chainsaw Operator (Non-Experienced) - Level 3: From $33.85 per hour