Gardens By Rain is a small garden maintenance business operating in the southeast suburbs of Melbourne. We are needing to expand to cope with demand in the busy spring/summer months. A potential lead role will be offered post season to the right person.

The position will fit someone with a professional background in gardening, who doesn't necessarily have all the skills but is willing to learn and develop a career within the industry. Training will be provided if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn. A qualification is not required but will be highly regarded.

Key areas of this position

• Mow and edge lawns, using petrol mowers and edgers safely.

• Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using petrol trimmers, pruners, or chain saws safely.

• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders safely.

• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, and secateurs safely.

• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls safely.
• Soft landscaping, mulching, planting, turf lay, soil and rock safely.

You must be able to demonstrate the following skills.

• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

• Independence — Developing your own way of doing things, working on your own with little or no supervision, and being dependent on your self to get things done.

• Attention to Detail — Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

• Cooperation — Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good natured cooperative attitude.

• Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

A business that will offer work/life flexibility, an opportunity to create a head gardener role and lead a team, reward for hard work,training for you to be able to reach your full potential and an exciting career, as the business grows so do the opportunities for you.

Tools will be provided, and you must have your own car to be able to travel to sites where needed. Offering 2-3 days to start but may be required to fill more days when required, with the potential to go permanent for the right person, not for visa/international workers.

If you have a good sense of humor, love to laugh, love working outdoors, are friendly and are a fit confident person, then please email a resume and a brief description about yourself.

If you do not have the industry experience please do not apply. You will be contacted if you fit the above brief with the relevant industry experience.

Part-time hours: 15-25 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Salary: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Experience:

• gardening: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Licence:

• Austrailain Drivers (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Eligibility:

• Permitted to work permanently with no restriction on hours (e.g. citizen, permanent resident) (Required)

Work Remotely:

• No

Purpose of the role

You will experience colleagues who are supportive and will readily share their knowledge and experience with you. With autonomy and accountability our people are problem-solvers, who appreciate being hands-on in the great outdoors. Enjoy fulfilling your passion to deliver sustainable and ethical produce to the heart of Australian tables, backed by the support and resources of the market leader.

Hours of work

This role is working a rotating shift pattern Monday- Sunday. We are looking for people who are flexible to cover various shifts and weekend work as and when the need arises in order to support the team.

Accountabilities

• Ensure all livestock is treated humanely, and in compliance with Ingham's Minimum Standard Procedures
• Processing and inspecting eggs and chicken safely and systematically, according to quality specification
• Completing manual handling duties -lifting, pulling, pushing, bending and reaching
• Being an active, respectful team member that is reliable and honours work commitments
• Get involved with safety, follow the safety rules, speak up and be mindful of risks
• Cleaning duties and maintaining a clean work space
• Storing and maintaining materials, equipment and tools
• Identifying and escalating Animal Welfare, Food Safety & Quality issues, hazards and risks.

Skills required

• Capability to perform repetitious tasks efficiently, correctly and systematically in accordance with policies and standards
• Ability to understand, correctly interpret and follow instructions, procedures and information
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• To be able to successfully communicate written and verbally
• A record showing work commitment, reliability and motivation
• Ability to respond calmly and methodically when faced with obstacles
• Good level of fitness are required as you will manually handle up to 5kg- 15kg

Due to quarantine restrictions, we cannot accept applications from the following:

• If you regularly come into contact with pigs or birds
• If have anyone living in the same residence as you, work in other poultry or pig operations

IMPORTANT: All employees handling live birds must have had or be prepared to have a recent flu vaccination, and be able to provide evidence of this, in order to protect the health and safety of our employees from the adverse effects of an outbreak of avian influenza

Prosper, grow and develop with us!

There's plenty of opportunities for personal growth and to develop professional skills. As flexible team players, we are constantly adapting to change and innovating to lead positive change in our expanding industry. You'll enjoy a range of other benefits including competitive pay and working in a friendly team.

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Mulgowie Farming Company is a large Australian owned and operated horticultural business, specialising in the growing, packing, marketing and distribution of fresh vegetables for domestic and export markets. Mulgowie farmers are passionate about tending to Healthy Soil, growing Healthy Plants and consistently providing high quality, nutritious fresh vegetables for Healthy People.

We currently have opportunities available at our Maffra farm in Victoria, for
• Line Workers
• Machine Operators
• Team Leaders
• Quality Controllers

Working as a team on shifts, you will help to process our fresh produce of beans and corn for distribution across domestic and international markets.

To be successful in the position you will have:
• Availability to work flexible rosters
• Willingness to be part of a team
• Working rights in Australia
• Access to reliable transport to travel to our packhouse

We are also offering you the opportunity to be part of our transition to our other pack houses in Northern NSW and Queensland. Please contact workmulgowie@mulgowie.com.au for further information and application.

Our Mission – To produce affordable and quality eggs from well-cared-for hens in a socially responsible way, utilising the collective strength of a skilled, purpose-driven and innovative team.

Our Values – Responsibility ~ Integrity ~ Generosity ~ Humility ~ Trust = Loyalty

• Join existing successful and driven production teams.
• We are a growing Agribusiness - with genuine potential for career advancement.
• Work in a relaxed, rural environment in the heart of the Darling Downs.

About us ...

DA Hall & Co is a privately-owned agribusiness that operates one of the largest poultry farms in Australia.

We employ over 250 people across our farming operations based at Millmerran, an hour west of Toowoomba in Queensland. Our operations are vertically integrated, covering the entire supply chain from chick rearing, grain production, stock feed milling, egg grading and poultry production. Our layer systems include Cage, Cage-free, Free Range and Organic. We have in-house service teams which coordinate bird vaccination, bird relocation, veterinary and nutrition services.

We offer a variety of opportunities for personal and professional development and career advancement for the right individual who demonstrates a willingness to learn and a commitment to our business values.

Please visit www.dahall.com.au to learn more about who we are.

About the Role ...

You will be required to work efficiently and cohesively within a team environment on a rotating roster, ensuring the welfare of domestic poultry, to support the efficient production of a high quality and hygienic egg.

Key Responsibilities 

• Supervise and assist in the management of poultry sheds to ensure the care and health of young birds;
• Supervise and instruct staff on the handling, identifying and inspecting of poultry;
• Coordinate and schedule activities on the site to attain the best possible productivity, ensuring bird husbandry and performance attains or exceeds the standards set by the company;
• Maintain a high level of quality control in accordance with the business's established quality assurance standards, with a focus on continuous improvement of the systems;
• Comply with all Animal Welfare and good stock practices for the care and handling of birds as required;
• Participate in training and work within the scope of that training;
• Comprehensively complete all necessary documentation;
• Communicate effectively with all relevant business partners on a day-to-day basis.

About You ...

In order to successfully fulfil the requirements of this role, you will need to have:

• Bachelor degree qualification in agriculture, animal science, poultry or equivalent would be highly regarded;
• Technical proficiency with poultry rearing systems would be highly regarded;
• At least 2 years' of recent and relevant work experience in a medium to large size commercial poultry production enterprise is essential;
• A caring attitude towards poultry livestock and a willingness to do the tasks assigned and comply with all relevant legislation and required work standards;
• Willingness to undertake further study as applicable;
• A demonstrated commitment to completing all tasks with high quality;
• Proactive and efficient time management skills - with the ability to meet agreed deadlines;
• Self-motivation and drive to excel;
• Above-average levels of literacy and numeracy.

What else do I need?

• A passion for Agriculture and a genuine interest in working in a rural area;
• A valid drivers license and your own reliable transport;
• Sound physical fitness, with the ability to work in dirty or dusty environments, or work outside in all types of weather.

Please note - Candidates must be willing to adhere to strict bio-security requirements, which include not keeping live birds, chickens or pigs at home.

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button, and we’ll be in touch.

These positions are not open to overseas applicants, but we welcome temporary workers such as students and back-packers with sufficient industry experience.

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We are looking for motivated couples and singles to join our fun and energetic team!!! Must be willing to get your hands dirty.

The Woods Farm is a farm stay accommodation and wedding venue in beautiful Tomerong, minutes from beautiful Jervis Bay. The best of both worlds!

Each person is required to work 3 hours per day 6 days a week in return for accommodation. Paid hours also available paid on ABN.

Works will include but not be limited to - assisting us with maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of our farm accommodation property, i.e. housekeeping , gardening, general property maintenance, animal feeding and care, handyman works, painting, sanding, window cleaning, tent cleaning, clearing of the Kangaroo poo from around the grassed areas on the property, assisting in on site coffee cart etc.

In return, you will have:
- Private double room accommodation In share house, linen provided.
- 1 full day off a week
- Coffee, tea and basic amenities provided
- Once in a lifetime opportunity to work on luxury farm property only 15 min from some of the best beaches on the south coast!

Does this sound like you?

Work in exchange for accommodation + extra paid hours!!
6 days per week, 3 hours per day.
Immediate Start
Must have mode of transport. Barista experience favoured.

We want to hear from you - contact us now!!

Mulgowie Farming Company is a large Australian owned and operated horticultural business, specialising in the growing, packing, marketing and distribution of fresh vegetables for domestic and export markets. Mulgowie farmers are passionate about tending to Healthy Soil, growing Healthy Plants and consistently providing high quality, nutritious fresh vegetables for Healthy People.

We currently have opportunities available at our Glen Innes farm in Northern NSW, for
• Line Workers
• Machine Operators
• Team Leaders
• Quality Controllers

Working as a team on shifts, you will help to process our fresh produce of beans and corn for distribution across domestic and international markets.

To be successful in the position you will have:
• Availability to work flexible rosters
• Willingness to be part of a team
• Working rights in Australia
• Access to reliable transport to travel to our packhouse

We are also offering you the opportunity to be part of our transition to our other pack houses in Queensland and Victoria. Please contact workmulgowie@mulgowie.com.au for further information and application.