Promising seasonal conditions creates employment opportunities in regional Australia
While the world navigates the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, the agriculture sector forges ahead. The world needs to eat and Australian farmers in various parts of the country looking at one of the most promising production seasons in years.
Grain Operations & Supply Chain Lead for Cargill, Chris Liston, said the promising crop forecast meant that Cargill was preparing for a larger than average harvest. This is great for our farmer customers, local communities and “This creates significant job opportunities in rural and regional Australia,” Chris said.
“We are currently recruiting for a number of permanent and casual roles to work at our GrainFlow sites which are located from Queensland, through to NSW and Victoria and into South Australia.”
“Our GrainFlow sites serve an important role for our Australian farmers, the food industry and our employees serve as an important part of the local communities.”
There are four permanent roles which include:
- A Site Manager and a Regional operations assistant at Grong Grong, near Narrandera NSW.
- A Site Manager at Bogan Gate, near Parkes in NSW.
- A Regional Operations Assistant at Dimboola, Victoria.
“These roles provide a great opportunity to work with a leading Agribusinesses while living in regional Australia.”
“We are looking for people who have experience in working within the storage and handling sector and has a strong customer focus and safety culture. Experience in the agricultural sector is also an advantage.”
“Our business has invested heavily in technology, so an interest and an ability to navigate innovation is also a benefit as is a commitment to safety. Locals are encouraged to consider the roles.”
In addition to the permanent roles, there are 600+ number of harvest casual roles we are recruiting for. These roles are fantastic for locals and for people seeking seasonal employment. They offer valuable experience in working in one of Australia’s most important sectors and for a leading agribusiness and are often a steppingstone into permanent roles within the business.
Roles are available at:
- Talwood and The Gums in Queensland
- West Wyalong, Grong Grong, Oaklands, Beanbri, Nyngan, Bogan Gate and Narromine in NSW.
- Sea Lake, Dimboola, Charlton and Birchip in Victoria.
- Mallala, Maitland, Pinnaroo and Crystal Brook in South Australia.
Further information about the roles can be found at the GrainFlow careers website.
“We know that employing local Talent within your communities is a win for our business and for our local grower customers. These are local assets for local communities so we encourage you to share with anyone who may be suitable to ensure we get the best candidates possible,” Chris said.
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