Employment Duration: Approximately 12 months/ongoing for the right candidate
Award: Timber Industry Award 2020 - General Timber Stream
Pay and Conditions: in accordance with the Timber Industry Award 2020 - General Timber Stream. Rate of pay depends on experience, skills and classification under the Award. Current minimum hourly rates include:
- Sandalwood Labour – Level 2: From $26.44 per hour
- Tractor & Chainsaw Operator - Level 3: From $27.08 per hour
- Excavator & Forklift Operators - Level 4: From $27.97 per hour
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 Kununurra region.
Responsibilities
- 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 required for Sandalwood Labour positions; full on-the-job training provided.
- Physically fit and capable of manual outdoor work.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Can work independently and as part of a team.
- Willing to work in varying weather conditions.
- Positive attitude and robust work ethic.
- For tractor, excavator and forklift operator positions, must hold any licences or competencies required by law.
Training
Full on-the-job training will be provided for suitable applicants. Opportunities 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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📌 Sandalwood Plantation Worker (Full-Time) (Kununurra)
🏢 The Trustee for the Borrello Family Trust
📍 Kununurra
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