Overview
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Maintenance Team Leader at Spring Creek Barramundi. In this key role, you will assist with the maintenance and repairs of our plant and equipment, ensuring smooth operations and maximizing productivity. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will be part of our senior management team and lead a small group of dedicated staff members. Together, you will coordinate and conduct routine maintenance of our machinery and farm infrastructure, developing planning strategies for future equipment needs.
Our Barramundi farm has a range of equipment, including excavators, dump trucks, forklifts, 4WD vehicles, tractors, and general farm machinery. This is a Monday to Friday role, ensuring a great work-life balance.
Responsibilities
Maintain and repair farm plant and equipment, including generators, pumps, buildings, and other machinery, using your skills and contractors as necessary.
Operate machinery, such as telehandlers, excavators, forklifts, 4WDs, and light trucks, when required.
Work with the operations manager to complete earthworks involving the use of roller, skid steer and maintenance of farm roads.
Work a 40-hour week on a 5 days on, 2 days off roster.
Implement safety processes following our safe work system.
Maintain attention to detail and take pride in your work.
Be available for on-call duties for occasional after-hours breakdowns on a rostered basis.
Vegetation management including mowing, whipper snipping, slashing and poisoning where required.
Uphold and maintain the safe work system.
About You
We're looking for someone who can effectively plan and maintain schedules for upkeep. While trade qualifications are not mandatory, they are a plus!
You should have the skills to handle basic repairs and breakdowns, working with contractors as needed.
Key traits we value include:
Attention to detail and robust communication skills.
Leadership qualities and the ability to foster a positive team environment.
A hands-on, can-do attitude towards machinery and maintenance.
The ability to uphold schedules and meet timelines.
Ideal Applicant
Hands-on experience with preventive maintenance and repairs of farm infrastructure.
Relevant experience in mechanical, construction, or industrial fields.
Experience leading a small team is highly desirable.
Ability to source and order goods and services as needed.
Position Requirements
Current Driver's License.
Current Construction White Card (must be obtained if not already held).
Current First Aid Certificate (must be obtained if not already held).
Excavator - at the expense of the company if training is needed.
Forklift and Telehandler (must be obtained if not already held; we will arrange this during work time at the candidate's expense).
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Australian aquaculture company. The position is perfect for a local individual who values work-life balance and is looking for a dynamic job with varied tasks and exciting opportunities.
Employees also have access to Workplace Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and your family including but not limited to Personal Challenges, Mental Health, Grief, Separation or Financial challenges.
How to Apply
If you're ready to dive into this exciting role, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience through the Seek website.
Applications close on 9th October 2025.
Join us and be part of our growing farm family
#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Farm Maintenance Leader
🏢 GFB Fisheries
📍 Townsville