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Machinery Operator/Truck Driver

MACHINERY OPERATOR/TRUCK DRIVER

LOCATION: Ambalindum Station, Hale NT

Hewitt is a progressive, innovative, and expanding large-scale livestock enterprise recognised for employing best management practice across its operations. The company has over 40 years’ experience in successfully owning and operating grazing assets throughout Queensland, Central Australia, and New South Wales.

Hewitt presents an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking a career in a challenging yet rewarding environment, working amongst a highly professional, industry leading team. The role will be based at our Ambalindum Aggregation at the foot of the East MacDonnell ranges in Central Australia. The role presents the opportunity to live on-site and immerse yourself in the business. Reporting directly to Station Management, you will be a strong communicator, a driven and committed team player who is focused on progressing their career.

The successful applicant will require the following attributes:

– Experience with heavy earthmoving machinery including operation and basic servicing.

– Capital development works in an agricultural setting.

– Ability to communicate & work well in a small team environment as well as independently.

– Minimum HC truck licence with demonstrated experience transporting livestock.

– Ability to work autonomously and remotely for extended periods.

Duties & responsibilities include: 

– Machinery operation to develop and maintain station assets including roads & dams.

– Transport livestock within the aggregation.

– Basic servicing and maintenance of machinery, trucks & trailers.

– Potential for stockwork, fencing & water infrastructure maintenance.

Hewitt offers training, career progression and above award wages. You will become a part of the largest organic protein supply organisation in Australia. Please send through your resume including two industry specific referees to [email protected].