Crushing Assistant
Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited
Ayr, Queensland, Australia · Full Time
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 7 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Open to applicants who are a strong team fit and have the right aptitude; Wilmar is prepared to provide training for suitable candidates who do not yet hold all required tickets.
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Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited is hiring a permanent Crushing Assistant for its Kalamia Mill site in the Burdekin Region, Ayr, Queensland. This is a hands-on position within a sugar processing facility.
The role follows a shift pattern during the crushing season, which includes weekend work and overtime. During the maintenance period, the work pattern shifts to daytime hours.
What the job involves
In this position, you will support the milling train by operating turbines and keeping a close watch on the condition and performance of shredders, alternators, and related equipment.
Team and safety expectations
- Contribute effectively in a team-based environment.
- Work with a strong focus on safety for yourself and those around you.
- Communicate clearly and effectively.
- Provide Operations Coordinators with timely and accurate updates on station performance and quality concerns.
Training and licence requirements
Wilmar is open to training candidates who show the right attitude and fit for the team, even where some qualifications are not already held.
- Turbine High Risk Work Licence.
- Working at Heights ticket.
- Confined Space ticket.
Desirable experience and qualifications
- Front End Loader ticket.
- Overhead Crane ticket.
- Maintenance capability, including trade qualifications, rigging, dogging, or scaffolding licences.
Benefits and culture
You will be part of a workplace that values individual contribution and team support. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, extra leave, superannuation enhancements, and partner discounts. Safety and innovation are central to the working environment.
Additional information
This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
About the employer
Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a major global agribusiness with about 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries and regions. In Australia and New Zealand, the business operates through Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, with more than 2,400 people employed during peak seasonal periods and corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, and Auckland.
As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and one of the world’s leading sugar producers, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables operates eight sugar mills in North Queensland. The business is also a major renewable electricity producer using biomass, a significant bioethanol producer, the country’s largest sugarcane grower, and an important supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.
Application details
Applications close at midnight on 24 July 2026. If you need assistance with your application, the People & Culture team can be contacted on (07) 4783 0342.
Business unit
Non seasonal.