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Farm Manager
Central QLD
DYSART CQLD. A permanent Manager is required for a privately owned 2690ha dryland cropping enterprise located east of Dysart in Central Queensland. Crops grown include sorghum, wheat and chickpeas.
The duties in this position include but are not limited to:
* Working with the owners to develop farm management plans.
*Carrying out all tasks involved in the production of crops.
* Monitoring crops.
*Maintaining plant and machinery in working order.
*Conducting regular maintenance on farm roads, contour banks and waterways.
Machinery operated will include John Deere 8220 and 8330 tractors, a John Deere 4720 sprayer, and a Western Star truck.
Chemical accreditation and competency in welding and engineering will be an advantage. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience in planting, inter-row cultivating, and spraying with GPS guidance.
The key selection criteria for this position are as follows:
*Staff management and leadership skills.
*Experience in operating and maintaining a variety of farming plant and machinery.
*Knowledge of, and experience with, spraying, planting and inter-row cultivating with GPS guidance.
*Good interpersonal communication skills.
Approximately 40-50 hours a week are worked with some weekend work. A car and HC license are essential as is your own transport. Retail, commercial, educational and medical services are available within a 30km drive and the major regional centres of Emerald (175km) and Mackay (210km) are also relatively close. Above award rates will be paid to the successful applicant, with the package to be negotiated dependant on skills and experience. Accommodation is provided in the form of an air-conditioned, unfurnished two-bedroom house and work for a partner may also be available if required. This position is to commence July-August 2008. To make an application, please contact Tylie or Sandi at Outback International as soon as possible!
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Looking for Sponsorship???
Our client is looking for skilled workers & can offer sponsorship to eligible international candidates:
- BOILERMAKERS
- DIESEL MECHANICS
- WELDERS
- AGRICULTURAL STAFF
Australia is currently experiencing a nationwide natural resources boom, which is highlighting our country’s inability to cope with the large numbers of skilled and qualified people that our primary industries demand. It is therefore necessary to source skilled workers internationally to make up the labour shortfall. Occupations such as Boilermakers, Diesel Mechanics, Motor Mechanics, Farmers/Farm Managers and Mobile Plant Operators are most in demand at present.
Working Holiday Visa holders & current sponsored workers are welcome to apply
Please contact Outback International for further information.
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