Agricultural Leading Hand(s)

The Opportunity

We're looking for Agricultural Leading Hands to support the sustainable growth and production of our Almond Orchards. Based at orchards in North-West VIC & Southern NSW (located in the towns of Liparoo, Wemen, Annuello, Boundary Bend, Kenley, Darlington Point & Tocabil), you would work closely with the Regional Irrigation Controller and have the responsibility for day-to-day irrigation operations.

This hands-on role is a great opportunity for someone interested in Irrigation and Farming to be coached by experienced leaders and get involved in monitoring soil moisture and maintaining the farm’s irrigation equipment and infrastructure.

This role will come with a single cab utility vehicle that is able to be driven to and from work and around farm, and a salary of $80,000-$95,000.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in irrigation and maintenance program requirements;Liaise with contractors to ensure timelines and scoped works are met;Assist in monitoring and managing the efficient and timely delivery of water and fertiliser to the orchards;Maintain irrigation equipment and ensure timely servicing and repairs of the irrigation system;Identify and report wet areas and undertake corrective measures.

What We're Looking For:

A great team attitude;A strong safety mindset and a proven safety track record;Hardworking and eager to learn new skills;Ideally 2 years of experience in irrigation is required, however 12 months in irrigation plus a further 12 months of other work experience in other non-irrigation roles will be considered if transferrable skills, or a related qualification is deemed highly regarded.

Who We Are:

ofi is a leading global company involved in the supply chain management, processing, and cultivation of agricultural products and food ingredients. We cater to over 13,000 customers worldwide across 16 different platforms. With a presence in more than 65 countries and sourcing and processing operations in most major producing countries, Olam has established a global leadership position in many of its businesses. In Australia and New Zealand, we deal in various products, including cocoa, dairy, and almonds.

If you enjoy hands-on, fast-paced work, have the ability to think on your feet, troubleshoot, and lead a team, please click on the link and apply.

Please note: there is a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol test as part of the recruitment process. You must be confident that you will pass this stage to apply.