Sugarcane crushing season 2023
North Queensland’s warm tropical temperatures are ideal for growing sugar and approximately 95% of Australia’s sugarcane is grown in Queensland.
Sugar is Australia’s second largest export crop and Queensland’s largest rural commodity and a major contributor to the Australian economy.
The sugar cane flowers early May through June, and July to November is typically the cane harvesting season for the local sugar industry.
Take advantage of this opportunity and spend your days off traveling the outback or just lying on a beach in the Whitsundays!
The roles
We are looking to fill a number of roles for up to six months working an average of 38 hours per week with Australia’s leading manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar. Shifts are between 8-12 hours and may involve rotating day, afternoon and night work.
Locomotive Driver’s Assistant – Ingham, QLD 4850
- Work under supervision
- Transport empty and full cane bins
- Inspect bins for damage and tag
- Assist with on the job training
- Monitor position of traffic and personnel
- Service and adjust equipment
- General housekeeping.
Who We Need:
- Machinery & tractor drivers – this one’s for you!
- C Class Driver’s Licence
- Ability to operate 2 way radio
- Able to pass all drug and alcohol tests
- High level of English communication skills – (including literacy & numeracy)
- Enjoy a busy environment
- Free from asthma and dust allergies
- Committed to the whole season
- Dedicated to keeping yourself and your team members safe.
- Physically fit, lots of movement on uneven surfaces, on and off machinery etc.
General Mill Worker – Proserpine, QLD 4800
- No skills required
- Work under supervision
- Maintain factory operations
- Carry out general maintenance
- Perform work at a range of heights from ground to overhead
- Shovel waste material
- Assist tradesmen in maintenance and repair
- Fetch and carry parts for tradesmen
- Assist with rigging loads and erecting scaffolds
- Pull and push loaded trolleys
- Jackhammer and shovell concrete
- Hose down floors
- Operate pedestal and portable grinders
- Team lift lengths of steel and pipework.
Who We Need:
- Someone who is physically fit
- Ability to regularly squat, bend, kneel, stoop and twist
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Can lift up to 20kg regularly
- Ideally someone who has previous experience working at heights and in confined spaces
- C Class Drivers Licence
- High level of English communication skills (including literacy & numeracy)
- Enjoy a busy environment
- Free from asthma and dust allergies
- Committed to the whole season
- Dedicated to keeping yourself and your team members safe.
Cane Rail Labourer – Brandon, QLD 4808
- Work under supervision
- Work as a member of a team
- Service and adjust install equipment
- Assist with track/bridge/civil construction and maintenance including laying tracks
- Maintain tools and equipment
- Change sleepers under tramline and rail fasteners
- Use crowbars
- Basic metal cutting
- Work on cane rail bridges
- General housekeeping skills
- Other duties as directed by the Cane Rail Supervisor
Who We Need:
- Someone who is physically fit
- Ability to regularly squat, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and lift
- C Class Drivers Licence
- High level of English communication skills (including literacy & numeracy)
- Enjoy a busy environment
- Free from asthma and dust allergies
- Committed to the whole season
- Dedicated to keeping yourself and your team members safe.
Why it’s great to work with us
At Agri Labour Australia, we aim to make the employment process seamless for both job seekers and employers. We pride ourselves on being more than just a recruitment agency, and our consultants are on-hand to deliver expertise, advice and support whenever you need it. Here’s what you can expect when you join Agri Labour Australia for the sugarcane:
- Above-award rates with applicable overtime and penalty rates. Higher hourly rates are offered to returning and highly skilled workers.
- Connections that lead to more work. Our team provides opportunities to travel with the harvest.
- Ongoing support. Your recruiter will be on hand to answer questions and discuss any issues you may have throughout your placement.
- You will have the opportunity to watch videos of your work environment for an insight into your day-to-day tasks.
Safety
Agri Labour Australia is fully committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff. All successful applicants are required to participate in inductions, training and pre-employment education and attain the necessary safety knowledge and appropriate skills prior to starting work. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be carried out prior to harvest and randomly throughout the season.
