SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Packing and Administration Assistant is a diverse role responsible for administrative support and packing responsibilities. This role works closely with the Logistics, HR & Compliance Manager and Packing Shed Foreman. AWARD: Horticulture Award

AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Starting Level 2, with the ability to move to level 3 after training

REMUNERATION: Commensurate with skills, experience, qualifications and responsibilities.

HOURS: Flexibility is required. 30-38 hours per week (4-6 days per week)

COMMENCEMENT DATE: end March or beginning April 2027

TIMEFRAME: until mid-October (must commit to entire season - 6 months).

REPORTS TO: Logistics, HR & Compliance Manager

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative/Logistics:

- Working closely and support the Logistics, HR & Compliance Manager
- Competency in Microsoft Office products (excel / word / outlook / web browsers)
- Assist with preparing loads, including stocktake, load set up, arranging labelling (high attention to detail needed)
- Independently load trailers (problem solving skills required)
- Ability to communicate with all staff on the property.
- Support with quality assurance programs (Freshcare/HARPS/SEDEX/myBMP).
- General office and administration duties

Packing:

- Working closely with the Packing Shed Foreman and Forklift Operators - Support Packing Shed
- Pack Fruit and Vegetables
- Encourage and promote efficiency in sheds
- Support packing shed foreman where necessary




- Assist with general packing administration
- Assist with forklift operations

Quality Assurance

- Adhere to strict HARPS, Freshcare and SEDEX quality assurance systems
- Other general duties as required WHS:
- Adhere to and promote a safe work workplace at all times.
- Comply with Inductions, Training, Safe Work Procedures and Policies.
- Use the Safe Ag Systems app.
- Report any hazards.
- Participate in workplace health and safety improvements wherever possible.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

- Attention to detail
- Initiative (be able to manage own tasks efficiently)
- Leadership skills
- Administration experience (Experience with general Microsoft and Google Applications)
- Physically fit and able.
- Positive & can-do attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCES

- Manual drivers licence.
- Forklift ticket/license (or willing to obtain prior to state date)
- First Aid Training (preferred but not essential).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Applicants must be able to commit for entire season.
- Applicants must have their own vehicle to get to and from work
- Accommodation support is available upon request.
- Ceres Farm has previously sponsored applicants (and we have DAMA).
- state if you are an Australian Resident OR if you have a valid working visa (or willing to obtain) confirm you can work the entire time confirm you understand where Kununurra is and its remoteness

Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.

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