Where Talent Meets Opportunity
As a Process Operator (Boiler Operator) at Wilmar Sugar and Renewables, you'll be responsible for operating the biomass (bagasse-fired) boilers, turbine generators and boiler auxiliary systems such as feedwater, cooling water, ash and bagasse handling.
This position is based at Invicta Mill 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.
This is a permanent position and operates on a continuous rotating shift roster. The role switches to a day work schedule with RDOs most Fridays during the Maintenance Season.
Your Role in Action
* Smooth Operator: Operate and monitor the boiler station to ensure sufficient steam is produced to drive the alternators and prime movers (shredders, mills, fans and pumps), as well as suppling process heat required for sugar operations.
* Clear & Concise: Provide regular and accurate feedback to Mill management on station performance through shift logs, maintenance notifications and in-person discussions.
* Ready, Set, Competent: Willing and able to achieve relevant sugar milling module competencies.
* Collaboration Crew: Assist with the development and training of Boiler Assistants. Work with other operating stations to maximise factory performance.
* Safety Guardian: Show a strong commitment to safety.
Your Winning Combination
Our ideal candidate should have a High Risk Work Licence for Turbine Operator (TO) and Advanced Boiler Operator (BA). Whilst applicants with high-risk tickets and certifications (e.g. Working Safely at Heights and Confined Spaces) are desirable, we are prepared to provide training to those who show the right aptitude and fit.
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.
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 5pm, 6th March 2026. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at (07) 4720 2***. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Us
Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees and an FY2024 net profit of more than US$1 billion.
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.