About the roleAroona Farms' is seeking an experienced Maintenance Officer to join our team in our Margooya, VIC location. In this full-time role, you will collaborate closely with the Maintenance Manager to oversee the daily operations and contribute to the long-term strategic direction of our farming business. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring smooth day-to-day activities while helping shape the future growth and success of the operation.

About the Company

Aroona Farms is a combination of two almond orchards, with the Margooya Orchard located in the Victorian Sunraysia region near Robinvale, and Simarloo located in South Australia’s Riverland near Renmark. Together our almonds orchards span more than 2,700 hectares with over 900,000 trees and currently produce over 9 thousand tonnes of almonds per year.

Aroona Farms is part of the AustOn Groups of companies. AustOn provides oversight of each farm business plan and brings cross-portfolio initiatives and sharing of best practice. Each farm business has day-to-day responsibility for management of the farms and implementation of the business plan.

About you

We’re seeking a results-driven Maintenance Officer with:

- Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire teams
- A passion for safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship




- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- The ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities: · Perform routine maintenance and repairs across the site.

· Conduct regular inspections to identify safety risks or faults.

· Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance records.

· Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff or management.

· Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety (WHS) standards.

What We’re Looking For

- A reliable and hands on Maintenance Officer.
- Strong understanding of farming techniques, equipment, and best practices
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to address challenges that arise on the farm

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with various stakeholders
- A current driver's licence

Desirable (but not essential) qualifications:

- Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology

What we offer

- The chance to develop and enhance your skills
- A great workplace culture
- A competitive salary package commensurate with experience

- Paid birthday leave to celebrate your special day
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (primary carer)
- Access to Employee Assistance Program

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📌 Maintenance Officer (Robinvale)
🏢 Aroona Farms
📍 Robinvale