Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator

2 days ago

Griffith New South Wales, Australia Rombola Family Farms Full time $60,000 - $70,000 per year

About us:

At Rombola Family Farms, we're not just about farming – we're about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia's agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.

We're a family-run business, deeply rooted in values that span generations. As we expand, we're looking for an Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator to join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in the future of Rombola Family Farms in Griffith, New South Wales & Mataranka, Northern Territory.

About the role:

Reporting to the Production/Operation Manager, the Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operator will support general farm activities by carrying out a series of jobs including, operating agricultural, forestry and horticultural plant to clear and cultivate land, sow and harvest crops, and fell trees and move logs.

Key operational accountabilities include:

  • Preparing and positioning plant for operation
  • Preparing tractor-drawn and self-propelled plant to plough land and sow, fertilise, cultivate and harvest crops, and avoid damaging crops
  • Adjusting speed, height and depth of implements
  • Operating plant to hold, lift and cut trees
  • Operating attachments to lift, swing, release and sort trees and logs, and operating auxiliary plant such as chipping machines and log splitting machines
  • Feeding felled trees into processors to strip limbs and cut into logs and loading logs onto stockpiles and into trucks
  • Keeping log tallies and writing work reports
  • Servicing plant and performing minor repairs

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

  • Current unencumbered Driver's License
  • Previous experience desirable.
  • Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude
  • Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds
  • Awareness and ability to adhere to rules and procedures
  • Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

In return we offer you

  • An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience.
  • A passionate and energetic team culture.
  • Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.

Remuneration: $65,000 - $75,000

More Information:

For more information, please email To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website

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