Your skills. Your community. Your career - all in one place.

What if your next career move didn't mean travelling away from home?

If you're an experienced Rigger / Scaffolder living in Sarina, Mackay or the surrounding region, this could be your opportunity to put your skills to work right here in your local community.

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is looking for a Rigger / Scaffolder to join our team at Plane Creek Mill in Sarina.

You'll play an important role in keeping our site safe, productive and running smoothly, delivering rigging and scaffolding services across maintenance and operational activities.

And the best part? You'll be home at the end of the day.

A Career Without the Commute

Working locally means you can build your career while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living in the Sarina and Mackay region.

No FIFO. No DIDO. No spending your working week away from home.

Instead, you'll have the opportunity to work with a local team, contribute to an important regional industry and still have time for the people, places and activities that matter to you.

This position is year-round day work, with some weekend work and overtime as required.

Your Role in Action

- Deliver Rigging & Scaffolding Services - Carry out rigging and scaffolding activities across maintenance and operational work.
- Keep It Compliant - Manage scaffold registers and maintain accurate records of inspections, equipment and training.
- Manage Equipment - Identify, tag and coordinate the repair or replacement of out-of-service rigging and scaffolding equipment.
- Put Safety First - Inspect, maintain and test rigging equipment and ensure any faults are reported and addressed.
- Keep the Team Moving - Support tradespeople and production teams with plant maintenance and other site activities.
- Share Your Knowledge - Provide guidance and support to team members and help maintain high standards across the site.





Your Winning Combination

We're looking for an experienced and safety-focused Rigger / Scaffolder who takes pride in doing a great job.

You'll ideally have:

- Current High Risk Work Licences - Scaffolding (SI), Rigging (RI) and Dogging (DG).
- Demonstrated experience in an industrial, maintenance or similar environment.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A proactive approach to safety.
- The ability to organise and coordinate multiple tasks.
- A strong work ethic and commitment to getting the job done safely.

Additional licences such as Forklift, Mobile Crane, Skid Steer, Gantry Crane or HR Licence will be highly regarded.

Don't tick every box? That's okay.

We're committed to investing in our people and supporting training and development for the right candidate who brings the right attitude, experience and commitment to safety.

Why Work Locally with Wilmar?

There's more to a great job than your pay packet.

Working at Plane Creek Mill means you can enjoy the benefits of a local career without giving up your lifestyle.

- Work close to home - spend less time travelling and more time doing what you enjoy.
- Be home every night - no FIFO or DIDO lifestyle.
- Permanent, year-round employment - build a stable long-term career.
- Day work roster - with some weekend work and overtime as required.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits.
- Additional leave and superannuation advantages.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Work with an experienced and supportive local team.




- Be part of a major Australian business with strong roots in the local community.

And when you're not at work, Sarina is right outside your door - with beaches, fishing, boating, hiking and the relaxed North Queensland lifestyle all close by.

Ready to Work Closer to Home?

If you're an experienced Rigger / Scaffolder and you're looking for a role that gives you career stability without having to leave the local area, we'd love to hear from you.

Why travel away for work when you can build your career right here?

Don't wait until the last minute to apply.

We may commence screening and interviewing as applications are received, and the position may be filled before the advertisement closes. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we encourage you to get your application in early.

Apply online via Wilmar Careers.

For questions or assistance with your application, contact Shelley from our People & Culture Team on 0427 533 537.

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing more than 2,400 people during peak and seasonal operations, with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia's largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables operates eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an equal opportunity employer.

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