Labourer / Machine Operator Diverse work environment

DA Hall & Co.; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellerslie Farms Group, an agribusiness operating one of the largest poultry farms in Australia, is seeking a hands-on tradesperson and labourer in the Toowoomba region.

You will hold current machinery tickets, a valid driver's license, and a construction card, and be comfortable in a multi-skilled role within a rural environment. Join a small team and contribute to safety, bio-security and end-to-end farm operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in an agricultural hands-on role.
• Proactive fault-finding and solution‑oriented approach.
• Honest, reliable and detail‑oriented.
• Willingness to learn and commit to business values.

Responsibilities

• Work with co-workers to meet day-to-day trade requirements.
• Follow safety requirements and bio-security instructions.
• Meet deadlines and complete documentation.
• Ensure animal welfare compliance.
• Operate and troubleshoot machinery as required.
• Communicate with business partners daily.

Skills

Hands-on worker

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Reliable transport

Tools

Loader ticket

Forklift ticket

Telehandler ticket

Bobcat ticket

Construction Card (Blue/White)

Job description

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

• Diverse work sites
• Small work team
• Work in a relaxed, rural environment in the heart of the Darling Downs.

About us ...

Ellerslie Farms Group is an agribusiness that operates one of the largest poultry farms in Australia.

We employ over 500 people across our farming and grading operations based at Millmerran, an hour west of Toowoomba in Queensland. Our operations are vertically integrated, covering the entire supply chain from grain production, chick rearing, stock feed milling, poultry production and egg processing. Our layer systems include Cage, Cage-free, Free Range, Open 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.ellersliefarms.com.au to learn more about who we are.

About the Role ...

Applicants should have experience working in a physical, hands-on role, with a demonstrated knowledge and skill required for an agricultural working environment, proactive fault-finding ethic, with a solution finding focus. An excellent work ethic and be committed to their trade. Must be honest and reliable, as well as have the capacity for accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable: Previous machine operating experience, particularly within agricultural, construction, or industrial environments. Relevant tickets, licences, or demonstrated experience operating machinery and equipment will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with your co-workers to achieve the day-to-day requirements of tradesmen and labourers;
• Follow all safety requirements;
• Follow all bio security instructions as provided by the Company;
• A commitment to meet agreed deadlines;
• Animal Welfare compliance;
• Proactively working as part of a small team;
• Comprehensive completion of all necessary documentation;
• Communicating effectively with all relevant business partners on a day-to-day basis.

About You ...

Essential requirements of the role:

• Drivers Licence
• Construction Card (Blue or White

You will need to have:

• Current machinery tickets for loader, forklift, telehandler and bobcat;
• Have a \"can do\" attitude by working cooperatively and efficiently to meet daily requirements;
• Be accountable for the work completed;
• A demonstrated understanding of the importance of teamwork;
• Good attention to detail;
• Self-motivated and driven attitude;
• Ideally, you will have some basic mechanically knowledge and the ability to adequately inspect and troubleshoot any vehicle or equipment provided for your use;
• Reliable transport.

What else do I need?

• Excellent communication skills along with the ability to build and maintain good working relationships;
• A passion for Agriculture and a genuine interest in working in a rural area;
• Sufficient literacy and numeracy skills;
• A valid driver’s license and your own transport;
• Sound physical fitness, with the ability to work in dirty or dusty environments, work at heights, work in confined spaces, 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.