Do you enjoy working outdoors and getting your hands dirty? As a Farm Hand / Haulout Driver at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll be responsible for safely operating cane haulout equipment and supporting the production of sugarcane for our mills during the crushing period.
This fixed term position will be based in North Queensland's Burdekin region, known for its stunning landscapes, rich agricultural heritage, and a vibrant community. The Burdekin region offers a fantastic lifestyle with a warm climate, beautiful beaches and a range of recreational activities, making it a great place to live and work.
Your Role in Action
- Smooth Operator: Operate cane haulout equipment, trucks and/or transporters, tractors and other farming equipment.
- Fix-It Force: Perform basic maintenance and repairs as required.
- Water Wizard: Assist with irrigation tasks to keep crops thriving.
- Rowing & Growing: Help with row cropping and other field operations.
- Accuracy in Action: Maintain accurate farm records, pre-start checklists and safety risk assessments.
Your Winning Combination
The successful applicant must have prior experience driving heavy machinery and operating tractor transporters/haulouts, hold a "C Class" Drivers Licence and be a strong communicator. Bonus points for applicants who also have row cropping and irrigation experience (training provided for the right person).
What Wilmar will offer you
At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.
**This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program**
How to Apply
If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 10th August 2025. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at (07) 4783 0336. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Wilmar Sugar & Renewable
Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.
We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.
We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.
