We’re hiring a full-time Machine Operator for our prawn farm.
Where: Gregory River (Proserpine).
What You’ll Do
Drive machines like excavators, tractors, and trucks to harvest prawns.Do general farm work like fixing roads, cleaning up, and driving trucks.Follow safety rules at all times.Work as part of a team.Use an iPad to get your job list for the day.
What We Need From You
Experience and a licence to operate a backhoe (must-have).A car driver's licence (a truck licence is a big plus).A reliable, safety-first attitude.Ability to work in all weather, including rain.Availability for some weekend work and travel to Mission Beach in Nov/Dec.Legal right to work in Australia.Farm experience is helpful but not required.
What You Get
Good pay + an extra $360 every two weeks as a prawn farm allowance.Great schedule: Most of the year (May-Dec) you work 4 days on, 3 days off (10.5-hour days). Over summer (Dec-May), it’s a standard Mon-Fri week (8.5-hour days).Training and chances to move up in the company.A good team to work with.Discounts at many shops and restaurants.Free support for your health, mental wellbeing, and finances.
Company Culture
Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do – safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do it safely.
We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis.
If you have any questions, please email Jeff at