Environmental Planting Overseer / Technician

Environmental Planting Overseer / Technician - (Arcturus Downs, QLD)

Location: Arcturus Downs Aggregation (near Springsure, QLD)

Employment Type: Full-Time Mixed Farming + Ecological Restoration

About Us

At Meldora Land Management, we're pioneering a new era in sustainable farming and ecological stewardship. Backed by Gunn Agri Partners, our mission is to integrate regenerative cropping and livestock operations with high-integrity biodiversity and carbon projects across Eastern Australia.

We blend productivity with planet-positive outcomes, focusing on ecological restoration in high-priority regions. If you're practical, hands-on, and passionate about making a real difference for both farm and environment, you'll fit right in.

About the Role

We are seeking a practical, hands-on Environmental Planting Overseer / Technician to lead and support the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of environmental plantings at Arcturus Downs.

You will:

• Lead a small field team and coordinate daily tasks
• Operate tractors and implements for planting, weed control, irrigation, and site maintenance
• Collect and manage biodiversity and planting data using John Deere Operations Centre and other digital tools
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and operational standards
• Contribute to reporting, process improvements, and operational efficiency

This role is perfect for someone who wants to combine field operations with environmental stewardship and play a key role in large-scale landscape restoration.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience operating tractors and associated implements, including tractor-mounted spray equipment
• ChemCert and forklift licence
• Australian Driver's Licence
• Experience with John Deere Operations Centre
• Strong attention to detail, safe work practices, and procedural adherence
• Good communication and basic computer literacy

Desirable:

• Environmental monitoring or field data collection experience
• Knowledge of biodiversity surveys or habitat monitoring
• Background in agriculture, natural resource management, or ecological restoration

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time position with competitive remuneration
• A meaningful role contributing to land rehabilitation and biodiversity restoration
• Supportive team culture built on professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement
• Training and development in both agricultural and environmental skillsets

How to Apply

If you're passionate about sustainable agriculture and ready to make an impact in a hands-on, environmental role, we'd love to hear from you!

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