As a seasonal employee at Wilmar Sugar and Renewables you'll play an important role in supporting Mill operations to run smoothly during the crushing period (May/June to December, weather permitting). Depending on the role there are various roster cycles and opportunities for advancement for those with the right qualifications and work experience.
You have the potential to earn over $50,000* in just 22 weeks and may be eligible for remote area housing tax benefits.
These roles are 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.
Roles in Action - There are various operator positions available
* General Mill Worker (GMW): GMW's are the go-to person for getting the job done. This role works across all levels of the factory and requires a high level of activity and manual work in the form of cleaning, hosing and removing chokes from equipment.
* Weighbridge Operators: Responsible for weighing cane and data entry when it comes into the mill.
* Operators: Monitors the Juice Circuit to ensure crushing of cane is efficient and productive.
* Truck Driver: Safely operates truck and loaders. Requires a HR Licence.
* Control Chemist: Analyses various mill products to ensure quality and performance.
* Juice Chemist: Performs analysis for cane payment purposes.
Enjoy the great outdoors - Join the Cane Supply & Transport team
If you enjoy working outdoors, consider these exciting job opportunities on the cane rail system! You'll play a key role in transporting sugarcane from farms to factories on a shift roster, with our locomotives running through picturesque cane fields across the region. The positions are usually either:
* Loco Driver: Transports sugarcane from farms to factories on a shift roster.
* Loco Driver Assistant: Assist driver with services, assemble rakes of cane bins, inspections and tagging defective bins.
* Tractor Operators: Drivers who shunt / move the cane bins into factory.
* Cane Rail Labourer: Maintains and repairs the rail network. This is a physically demanding position to maintain the lines that our locomotives run on.
Your Winning Combination
We believe in investing in our team, while applicants with High-Risk Work Licences, relevant TAFE competencies or a HR Drivers' Licence are considered favourable, we are prepared to provide training to those who show the right aptitude and fit.
Our Laboratory employees are required to complete a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills through a two-year traineeship program.
What Wilmar Sugar & Renewables will offer you
At Wilmar Sugar and Renewables, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including superannuation entitlements and exclusive business discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.
How to Apply
Apply now and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding seasonal job opportunity. If you have any questions, please phone (07) 4783 0336. Ads will remain open for 3 months but recruitment is underway for a start in May. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
* Seasonal earnings include super, and depend on the role, allowances, overtime and other factors.
About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables
Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.
As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.
Job Details Reference # 51798
Posted on 24 Feb 2026
Closes on 01 June 2026 02:00
Location(s) Inkerman Mill, Kalamia Mill, Pioneer Mill
Expertise Production
Job level(s) Entry
Work type(s) Seasonal, Fixed term
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Business unit Crush