Job Info

Location: KINGLAKE, VIC

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Kinglake Farms Pty Ltd is a large family-run horticulture business with operations in Kinglake VIC and Rosewood NSW. The company specialises in growing and packing premium blueberries for domestic distribution to the national supermarkets. The business is seeking a full time qualified Mobile Plant Operator. The salary offered is $79,423 per annum plus superannuation. The Mobile Plant Operator will be responsible for the following duties:
Prepare and position farm machinery and equipment for daily operations in the orchard areas.
Operate tractor-drawn and self-propelled machinery to cultivate soil, apply fertiliser, spray crops, and assist in harvesting blueberries.
Adjust machinery settings, including speed, height, and depth of implements, to suit varying soil conditions and crop requirements.




Maintain machinery in valuable working condition by cleaning, checking fluids, and performing minor servicing and repairs.
Complete work records and equipment logs accurately to track usage and maintenance.

The Mobile Plant Operator is required to have the following qualifications and experience:
A relevant AQF Cert II or equivalent AND at least 1 year (20+ hours per week) relevant experience; OR
2 years (10+ hours per week) of relevant experience AND 2 years of post-qualification experience.

The Mobile Plant Operator will have the following qualities and skills:
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Robust problem-solving abilities.
Previous farming or horticulture experience is highly desirable.

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