Good Things To Know:

• Family owned and operated
• Opportunity to be involved in and play a key role within the successful farming enterprise
• Modern, forward thinking business
• 2 Primary Schools each 30 km way - school bus available

About The Role:

• Operating large scale machinery including seeding, spreading, spraying and harvesting. (Cropping machinery all less than 2 years old.)
• Controlled traffic experience and advantage
• Experience with Agworld and strong computer literacy desirable
• Working in close collaboration with the Cropping Manager and team
• Potential to move into supervisory position over time
• Non-smoker preferred

About You:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in operating large scale cropping machinery
• JD SP boomspray experience desirable
• Strong farming background
• Current unencumbered drivers licence; HR or HC Truck license highly desirable
• Ability to effectively communicate and work in collaboration with extended team
• You are a grounded individual with an open mind and adaptable and flexible in approach to work

What's On Offer:

• $31.00/hr.
• 3 x 1 Farmhouse accommodation located on farm, newly refurbished.
• Work ute
• Bonus opportunity
• Career development pathway within the Agriculture industry.

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Accolade Wines is the world’s leading provider of New World premium, commercial and value wines – our Hardys brand is the most powerful Australian wine brand in the world! We sell our wines in over 100 countries and have more than 1,600 dedicated employees in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Europe, Asia, North America and South Africa and … we make some of the world’s best known brands!

Role Details

• To conduct good work practice in the vineyard and adhere to all company environmental, quality and WHS policies and procedures, conditions of employment, and equal opportunity guidelines
• To carry out the specific tasks allocated throughout the vineyard as directed by the management team and comply with standard operating procedures
• To use equipment in a responsible manner including its daily maintenance.
• To attend and contribute all training sessions and site meetings as required by Accolade Wines
• Undertake manual tasks, which may involve use of shovels, crowbars, hoes, secateurs, lifting etc.
• To maintain the vineyard in a clean and tidy condition

Your Key Accountabilities

• Irrigation maintenance – checking and repair of drip line, mains and submenus, injection of acid, fertiliser and other products as required
• Irrigation watering – liaising with the Management team on the water requirements of the vineyard and operation of the automatic or computer system controllers
• Hand pruning– using secateurs and loppers, undertake both cane and spur including pulling out roll and rolling on of canes
• Mechanical pruning – competence in the use of various pruning and trimming machinery
• Pest and disease monitoring & control – spraying, fungicide and insecticides on the vines as required; thus being competent in the handling of chemicals and spray calibration and operation
• Weed control – spraying herbicide as directed; thus being competent in the handling of chemicals and spray unit calibration and operation.
• Tractor driving – for slashing, spraying, harvesting etc.
• Tractor and equipment servicing
• Canopy management using a mechanical wire lifter
• Harvester operation – able to operate the harvesters on the vineyard at a competent level
• Manual harvesting – hand picking of grapes, bucket/crate lifting and loading onto transport
• Crop estimation, bunch thinning and maturity sampling

Other Accountabilities Include

Your Knowledge and Skills

Functional

• Ability to undertake physical work

Behavioural

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow direction

Essential Qualifications

Previous experience as a Vineyard Hand is desirable

Physical and Other Requirements

• No formal qualifications
• Cert III or Cert IV in Viticulture desirable
• Chemical handling certificate desirable

Our Company Values

Accolade Wines will provide you with the ideal climate and a hand-picked rewards package for you to make a difference in our successful and growing business.

At Accolade Wines, our name is our motto, so here's to you... and here's to your future

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The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world-leading clinicians and basic and translational researchers to break down barriers between traditional scientific disciplines and find solutions to disease. Founded in 1963, Garvan’s mission is to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat, predict and prevent disease.

Our scientists work across four intersecting research themes: medical genomics, epigenetics, and cellular genomics; diseases of immunity and inflammation; cancer; and diseases of ageing affecting bone, brain and metabolism. In addition, three major Centres: The Kinghorn Centre for Clinical Genomics, the Garvan-Weizmann Centre for Cellular Genomics, and the Centre for Population Genomics.

The Australian BioResources Facility, owned and operated by the Garvan, breeds high quality laboratory mice for Garvan’s medical research programmes. This facility, based in Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands, uses advanced technology to provide an optimal environment for the production of high quality animals for medical research.

The Opportunity

We currently have two positions available for reliable Animal Technicians at the Australian BioResources Facility. The principle responsibilities of these positions involve the breeding, maintenance and care of inbred and genetically manipulated mouse colonies within a cleanroom environment.

Both roles are 1-year fixed-term positions based in Moss Vale, with a high possibility of renewal. The successful applicants must be available to participate in weekend work and public holiday rosters

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

Adhering to Garvan’s Animal Ethics Monitoring Standards

Daily cleaning and changing animal cages to ensure required hygiene of animal rooms as per instructions and protocol requirements

Monitoring and refilling water and feed as per instructions and protocol requirements

Monitoring animals and diligently reporting health or behavioural abnormalities to more senior animal care staff

Adhering to strict monitoring, welfare and husbandry procedures, checklists and ethical standards for the care of animals

Administrative responsibilities such as animal despatch, animal arrivals, data entry regarding breeding, welfare, etc.

Weighing and administering medication to animals when requested by senior ABR/BTF staff and/or researchers by following instructions for the dilutions of drugs and chemicals.

Carrying out basic manipulation techniques under supervision of senior trained staff, such as, injections, bleeding techniques, euthanasia, post mortems, administration of anaesthesia and minor surgery

Routine use and maintenance of anaesthetic machine, tail tattooing machine, balance, animal change station/biosafety cabinet, computer station and associated IT equipment

Supporting ABR team members through active communication to maintain the welfare and ethical monitoring standards of the animals

Maintaining confidentially and protection of Garvan’s research and operational procedures

About You

The key skills and experience include:

Relevant TAFE qualifications preferred. No formal qualifications required although a willingness to undertake relevant technical qualification is desirable.

Possess a strong commitment to animal welfare and care

General experience in handling rodents

Basic knowledge of the husbandry, housing and breeding requirements of lab animals

Possess basic manipulation skills (i.e. injection technique, euthanasia) or ability to learn

Excellent attention to detail and observational skills

Strong customer focus and commitment to quality

Good verbal and written communication skills

Reliable, patient and trustworthy

The ability to work individually or as a member of a group

Ability to organise own time – able to schedule tasks using a work diary

Ability and motivation to develop new skills and learn new procedures.

How to Apply

Australian/NZ citizen, permanent resident of other applicants with full working rights can only apply. All applications must include a cover letter along with your resume included in the one document with at least 2 referees. We are reviewing applications as they are received and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Special consideration will be given to applicants who can join within 2 -3 weeks of notice period.

Garvan Insitute of Medical Research

Aquatic Ecologist

Description

Wetland Research & Management (WRM) is a leading, Perth-based environmental consultancy specialising in the ecology and management of freshwater, inland saline and estuarine aquatic ecosystems across Australia and overseas. WRM have close links with scientists and technical experts in universities, government departments and private industry, and have developed a reputation for providing high quality environmental services to national and international clients.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an Aquatic Ecologist with at least 2 years' consulting experience to join our Perth office. We are looking for an enthusiastic aquatic ecologist with strong skills in Australian wetland/river survey techniques, understanding of water science, and in-depth knowledge of aquatic fauna. In this full-time role (permanent position) you will be involved in field and laboratory work, data analysis and report writing. The role will be to assist and lead field surveys, identify macroinvertebrates to species level, undertake data analysis and assist with report preparation. This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a highly motivated team of technical specialists who are truly passionate about Aquatic Ecology.

WRM is a small company, and the successful applicant needs the ability to integrate effectively into a small and dynamic team. A proportion of WRM project work is field-based. Therefore, the role requires the ability to take part in field-based programs in remote, regional and international locations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science/Ecology, ideally with Honours or Masters
• Minimum 2 years industry experience in a similar role
• Skills and experience in aquatic surveys and reporting
• Knowledge of Western Australian aquatic fauna, including skills in species level taxonomy
• Experience in survey techniques, including macroinvertebrate sampling and electrofishing
• Willingness and capability to conduct remote field work
• Strong time and project management skills
• A commitment to safety and safe working practices
• Current manual driver’s licence

The Following Attributes Will Be Highly Regarded

• Project, budget and client management experience
• Multivariate statistical experience, with working knowledge of Primer V7
• Current first aid certificate and 4WD training

In return we offer a great team environment and the opportunity to work with talented professionals where you can grow your career. A competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience in the range $60,960 - $78,740 will be offered to the successful candidate.

How To Apply

Please email your resume with a covering letter outlining relevant experience and/or accreditation, and how your experience aligns with our opportunity.

Our client is a family owned and managed immaculate and professional, almond orchard and broadacre property located in the Riverland, South Australia. A position is now available for an experienced Machinery Operator based on their Murtho property. The position ideally suits someone with good farming knowledge; able to set up, operate and maintain large farming machinery whilst competently performing broadacre operations unsupervised. The successful candidate must be a team player, have a great attitude, be energetic and driven. 

Position Benefits:

- Attractive hourly rate reflecting skills and experiences 
- Highly skilled team environment 
- Short term casual position

Position Requirements:

- Demonstrated current experience in all aspects of almond harvest and broadacre crop production
- Ability to show initiative
- Highly developed communication and organisation skills
- HR/HC truck licence preferred
- Sound mechanical knowledge

The day to day role will include, but not limited to:

- Operation of machinery including tractors, shakers and seeders
- Servicing and maintenance of farm plant and equipment
- General farm duties as required 
- Report directly to owner

Employment will commence immediately. Initial 6 to 8 weeks will include Almond Harvest across 6 days per week followed by broadacre seeding for the right person. Seeding will include long hours across 7 days per week. Duration of employment is expected for up to 12 weeks.

If you are interested in this position simply forward your resume and cover letter to Mandy Tennant via email mtennant@madec.edu.au

DAIRY FARM CATTLE OPERATOR, ANZSCO 070499

Location: Casterton / Coleraine District – SW Victoria

Permanent – Full Position

Long term arrangement – Accommodation on Farm

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced, highly-skilled and self-motivated Dairy Farm Cattle Operator to join our large scale progressive and modern dairy farm enterprise using current technology situated in the Casterton-Coleraine District of SW Victoria.

Centrally located only 15 minutes between Casterton & Coleraine townships which offer excellent modern facilities including schools / medical / shopping and all sporting & leisure activities. Hamilton is 30 mins and Mt. Gambier 50 min drive.

Our farm is a well-established pasture and TMR farming operation consists of over 2,000 acres. 1,100 acres of which currently milks around 650 cows. Calving 1 x per year. The dairy is 50 unit rotary fully computerised shed - set up as a 1 person operation. Young stock are reared on a 900 acre outblock.

KEY SPECIFICS

As ‘hands-on’ Operator, there are opportunities to grow and pursue excellence in all facets of the farming operation on a day to day basis, working closely and under the direction of the Owner or Manager. Previous experience at this level or similar is essential.

• Genuine interest in the dairy industry – with a committed/progressive attitude
• Extensive knowledge and experience in all facets of farming practices
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills
• Excellent working knowledge of animal health and herd management
• Experienced and knowledge in pasture measurement
• Ability, interest and initiative to take on more responsibility when required
• Must be able to work in a strong team environment
• Must be a competent with Tractors and Machinery
• Competent with maintenance of farm / machinery equipment / mechanical aptitude essential with this role
• Committed to Safe Work Practices (OH&S)
• Demonstrate a neat and tidy appearance with attention to detail
• Must hold a current driver’s licence

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Milk harvesting / mastitis control / heat detection
• Herd health / record keeping / treatments
• Maintain Milk Quality and Assurance
• Tractor operation – feeding out to stock
• Assisting with calving / post calving monitoring
• Maintain accurate record keeping database

• Assisting with pasture measurement & management
• All other general dairy farming practices – as required

Job Package

• An excellent remuneration package (including super & house on farm)
• 8 days on / 2 days off, 7 days on / 4 days off (rotating roster system)
• Pay rates are above the pastoral award, including overtime. 
• Salary per annum is $65,212 which includes a house (employee to pay amenities) plus superannuation at 9.5%. Wage is made up from a 48 hour working week and is set out as follows
  • 38 hours at $20.34 per hour,
  • 7.5 hour per week at one and a half time pay rate
  • 2.5 hours per week at double time pay rate

Position is open to permanent Australian residents and NZ citizens.

Sponsorship may be available – only to suitably qualified candidates.

EMAIL All APPLICATIONS to withnelleast@gmail.com and must include a cover letter, CV and current references.

Our client is seeking workers for their upcoming Olive harvest located in Taylorville SA. Olive picking can involve long days picking olives off trees while on ladders or reaching in awkward places. It can get quite challenging reaching to the top of trees picking the olives and loading them into a container. The key is maintain your balance pick fast but also smart.

Work will commence the 24th February, 2021 for approximately 6 to 8 weeks. Pay will be on an award piece rate agreement, pay will depend on how productive you are. Olive picking is a great way to complete your harvest work and a fun and challenging way to see parts of rural Australia while earning a wage. Accommodation is not supplied.

Work will be typically be in hot conditions so remember to stay cool and hydrated. Enclosed footwear, long pants, shirts, wide brimmed hat and sunscreen required.

• 15 minutes to Moora, 1.5 hours north of Perth, 1 hour to the Coast.

Our clients are an innovative family owned and operated cropping business covering some 16,500 acres and spread across 5 properties. The operation is located a short drive from the township of Moora and 1.5 hours north of Perth WA with all properties located within 30 minutes’ drive of each other. We are searching for a suitably experienced 2IC to join this dynamic family operation who will be required to oversee the day-to-day operations, while working closely with the Farm Owner/Manager. 
 
With 16,500 acres being winter cropped with Wheat, Barley, Canola, and Lupins, there are 3 fulltime staff with casual labour utilised during peak periods. The machinery is modern, well maintained and includes a Case 500 Road Trac, 60’ DBS and Morris airseeders, 2 x 160’ Endurance 2 Agrifac sprayers, 3 x case headers and Case Magnum 380 tractors along with JCB Fastrac.
 
The ideal candidate will be a competent machinery operator with demonstrated leadership ability and a good fundamental understanding of farming operations. You will be expected to lead by example within relevant Occupational Health and Safety requirements and appropriately coordinate the work activities on farm, including training and mentoring staff. Generally, the group operates under family friendly work hours, however, you will be required to work longer hours during peak periods.
 
The successful applicant will be able to -

• Communicate well with Farm Owner/Managers including reporting, taking instructions and taking charge in absence of the owner where required.
• Coordinate work activities, delegate tasks to staff to complete work to a high standard in a timely and organised manner.
• Prepare and plan for cropping activities managing teams and workflow appropriately including training, weed control, cultivation, machinery, seeding and harvest.
• Solve problems, paying attention to detail and goals set out by management.
• Competently operate various farm machinery associated with a cropping enterprise, including being proficient with spraying (liaising with Agronomists etc).
• Assist with some (minimal) livestock duties including feeding and mustering.
• Conduct general farm duties including maintenance and repair of farm buildings and infrastructure.
• Manage machinery maintenance.

Our expectation is that the successful applicant will enjoy diverse work environment and take pride in every facet of the job. There will be opportunity for career progression and the applicant’s suggestions for improvements will be encouraged and considered. The owner requires the applicant to show proficiency across the board.
 
You will need to possess the following attributes -

• Demonstrated effective people management skills, evidenced through your work history.
• Experienced and willing to take the next step in your career and looking for a long-term role.
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Excellent communication skills, time management and initiative
• Must be clean and tidy.
• MC licence preferred however not essential.

Located 15-20 mins from Moora township which has all the services, 2 x primary schools, 1 high school, hospital, doctors, dentist, 2x supermarkets, chiropractor, hair salons and cafes.
 
There is a very attractive salary on offer and will be negotiated dependant on skills. You will be provided with a recently renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom homestead, utilities, car (Duel Cab 4X4) and fuel as part of your package.
 
To apply for this job, please submit your latest resume, together with contact details for a minimum of 3 working references. Preference will be given to those who supply a cover letter explaining why you are suited to this role.

Remuneration: $900 per week (negotiable dependant on experience)

• 1 million acre cattle station near Marble Bar, WA
• Ride and handle young horses
• Camping out required

Start Date: Immediately

Job Description: A Station Hand is required to commence work on our client’s cattle station near Marble Bar, Western Australia. Primarily, this position calls for an experienced, natural horsemanship ability from candidates who wish to make horses part of their career. You must be able to capably handle and ride young horses without training. Previous station experience is not necessary however will be viewed favourably. Other general station duties will be required in addition to mustering with lots of camping out at stock camps. The station adopts a good team culture. Applicants should present with a current resume, at least 2 work related contactable references and a driver’s licence.

Benefits: Single accommodation + meals

Please note that this is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders.

Position Type: Full time

Reference Number: 2021026-CM-Station Hand

Contact Details: Carolyn 07 4637 6908

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Work Eligibility:

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

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking expressions of interest from nurses and administration staff (ASO2) who want to work in the COVID vaccination clinics being established at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. In the first instance, staff will play a vital role in ensuring our CALHN workforce receive the COVID vaccine which is expected to arrive in February.

Experience in vaccine administration
Nursing staff who have completed a recognised immuniser program of study and are able to administer vaccinations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Roles available

• Enrolled Nurses (ENC/END)
• Registered Nurses (RN1)
• Administration Support Officers (ASO2)

 749320 - CALHN COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Recruitment Job Pack.pdf

 EN Role Description J&P.pdf

 ASO2 Role Description J&P.pdf

 RN Role Description J&P.pdf

 CALHN COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Recruitment FAQ.pdf