Looking for more than just another farm job? This is an opportunity to operate quality machinery, lead from the front and build a long-term future with a local family farming operation.Operate modern John Deere machinery across a large-scale horticultural operation.Diverse role combining machinery operation, harvest activities, ground preparation and team support.Long-term, year-round opportunity with potential progression to full-time employment and future leadership responsibilities.Centrally positioned between Bundaberg and Gin Gin, this family-owned horticultural enterprise has built a strong reputation for producing quality peanuts, pumpkins and pineapples. The business operates a modern fleet of equipment and values hardworking team members who take pride in their work and contribute to a positive workplace culture. The region remains one of Australia's most productive horticultural areas, offering a relaxed lifestyle, strong local communities, excellent schooling options and a diverse agricultural industry that provides long-term employment opportunities. For locals seeking stable work close to home, this role offers the chance to build a rewarding career within a respected family farming business.Reporting directly to the Owner, this position would suit a farm hand looking to take on greater responsibility over time. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist with supervising seasonal labour during peak periods and develop toward a future Second-in-Charge (2IC) role.
An immediate start is available for the right person.Key Responsibilities & DutiesOperate contemporary John Deere tractors and machinery, including GPS-equipped equipment, across horticultural cropping operations.Complete harvesting activities, produce haulage and general farm operations for peanut, pumpkin and pineapple crops.Undertake ground preparation, spraying and other seasonal cropping activities.Support supervision and coordination of seasonal staff during peak production periods.Selection CriteriaPrevious experience operating agricultural machinery within cropping, horticulture or broadacre farming operations.Strong work ethic with the initiative and leadership potential to progress toward a future 2IC position.Ability to work effectively within a team environment and provide guidance to less experienced staff when required.Current Forklift Licence, HC Licence and/or Chemical Accreditation highly regarded but not essential.Additional ParticularsCasual commencement with the opportunity to transition to permanent full-time employment for the right candidate.Year-round position offering long-term stability.No accommodation provided; applicants must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Bundaberg or Gin Gin region.Remuneration negotiable and will reflect skills, experience and licences held.Immediate start available.Applications will be considered as they are received.Please note that our client does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept applications from candidates currently on a Working Holiday visa in Australia.#J-18808-Ljbffr