Looking to further your career? Key role at one of Australia's largest avocado growers specialising in fresh avocado, mango and foodservice products.Simpson Farms has three farms, a processing plant and a pack shed. Head office is located about 8 minutes from the historic country town of Childers and about 30 minutes from Bundaberg where you can enjoy the beach and the bush.We offerCompetitive wagesVariety of rural and coastal lifestyleDiverse and inclusive workplaceWe invest in youTo develop your skills and safety knowledge.Exceptional job securityThe RoleNursery Farm HandWe are seeking an experienced Nursery Farm Hand to oversee our Avocado and Mango Nursery.Focused on continual seed to sapling growth of both Avocado and Mango plantations you will ensure our turnover meets field planting requirements and yield.Working closely with the Farm Manager and team at our Redridge Farm.The OfferThis position is full-time, permanent, open to Australian citizens and permanent residents.The HoursIn this role you will work between 38 and 50 hours per week. Monday to Friday with some weekend work required on occasion.You have the option to be paid for the additional hours worked above 38 per week, or bank these hours for a rainy day. Any hours worked in excess of 200 over a four week period, is overtime and paid at 150% of your hourly rate.Essential RequirementsA minimum of 2 years experience in a nursery environment developing trees from seed to sapling.Acquired or ability to acquireFirst Aid / CPRForklift (LF)Chemical CertificationCurrent Driver's LicenseExperience with Tractor OperationUnderstanding of Industry StandardsDemonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a teamAn ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a complex environment with multiple stakeholdersStrong verbal, written and computer literacy skillsDemonstrated commitment to a positive safety cultureDesirable RequirementsAcquired or progressing CERT 3 in Nursery Operations, Horticulture or Production Horticulture.We encourage anyone (male or female) with nursery experience to apply.If this sounds like an opportunity for you – Click apply now!If you want some more information about the job – please contact our office on 07 4126 8*** or email ******
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