Job Info
Location: AYR, QLD
Salary: Award
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Job Title: Sandalwood Plantation Worker (Full-Time) Employer: Down to Earth Pty Ltd Location: Ayr, QLD
Number of Vacancies: 20 Employment Type: Full time Commencement Date: September
Employment Duration: Approximately 12 months / ongoing for the right candidate Award: Timber Industry Award – General Timber Stream Pay and Conditions:
Pay and conditions are in accordance with the Timber Industry Award – 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 $ per hour Tractor & Chainsaw Operator – Level 3: From $ per hour Excavator & Forklift Operators – Level 4: From $* per hour
Applicable penalties, allowances and superannuation apply.
Hours of Work:
38 ordinary hours per week, with reasonable additional hours during peak operational periods where applicable.
About the Role Down to Earth Pty Ltd is seeking reliable workers to undertake plantation operations on a sandalwood plantation in the Ayr region.
Duties may include:



Sandalwood planting and maintenance Plantation establishment and maintenance
Weed control Irrigation installation and maintenance Tractor operation
Excavator operation Forklift operation General manual labour
Loading and unloading materials General plantation duties as directed Skills and Attributes
No previous plantation experience is required for Sandalwood Labour positions, as full on-the-job training will be provided.
Applicants should: 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 solid work ethic.
For 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.
Prospects are available to develop skills and progress within plantation operations.
How to Apply
Apply through Workforce Australia by submitting your resume and contact details.

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