General Farm Hand

About the role

Costa Avocados in Childers, Queensland is looking for a casual General Farm Hand. The role is hands-on and involves operating farm implements, tractors and spraying units for sprays, fertiliser programmes and general farm maintenance, supporting the Farm Operations Manager in reaching horticultural objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Be proactive about safety and reporting
• Work closely with the agronomy and farm teams so growing programmes run to plan
• Operate farm equipment such as tractors, slashers and spray units
• Keep accurate and up-to-date farm records
• Handle chemicals
• Slash, mulch and carry out crop maintenance
• Perform after-hours and night work during short periods of the year
• Carry out other general farm tasks as directed

Required profile

• 2-5 years' experience in a similar position
• Experience operating farm machinery is essential
• Current driver's licence
• Chemical accreditation certificate (e.g. ChemCert or other) is desirable

Required skills

• Problem-solving skills
• Strong focus on achieving results
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people
• Solid grounding in safety and quality principles
• Good time management and communication skills