Careers at Kalfresh
The Scenic Rim’s $2.09 billion economy is reliant upon agriculture, which is the largest employer in the region.
Here at Kalfresh we grow, process and sell conventional and Certified Organic vegetables on farms in four regions in Queensland – the Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Lockyer Valley and Bowen.
Our mission is to create a better farming future for our community, consumers, and the environment.
It is an exciting time to join Kalfresh because we’re undertaking a landmark expansion as part of the new Scenic Rim Agricultural Industrial Precinct.
We’re building new state-of-the-art processing facilities and investing in a renewable energy model that’s powered by plants.
The Kalbar Bioenergy Facility will value-add agricultural and food waste into renewable power, green gas and bio-fertiliser.
The Precinct will also attract other leading agricultural, manufacturing and value-adding businesses to the region creating world-class job opportunities and rewarding career paths.
Whether you’ve just finished school, or you’ve completed your studies at TAFE, trade college or university - there is a job here for you.
Supporting our talented team of generational farmers are a range of professionals including:
HARVEST CREW ON THE FARM
FARM MANAGER
AGRONOMIST
MECHANIC
FARM HAND
PROCESS WORKER IN THE FACTORY
PRODUCTION MANAGER
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
AUTOMATION/ROBOTICS
MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN
FITTER / WELDER
QUALITY ASSURANCE
MACHINE OPERATOR
DISPATCH IN THE OFFICE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ACCOUNTANT
HEALTH & SAFETY
HUMAN RESOURCES
SALES & MARKETING
TRANSPORT ON THE ROAD
FARM MANAGER
Hands-on role focused on maximising crop yields on company-owned farms.
✔ Highly skilled in all aspects of farming, from cultivation, planting, irrigation to harvest, with a working knowledge of vegetable crops, pest management and soil health
✔ Strong management skills to support farm staff and assist with planning and budgets
✔ High standard of maintenance skills for all farm equipment and infrastructure
Study Pathways:
• Bachelors of Agriculture / Agribusiness
• Diplomas of Agribusiness Management / Agriculture / Horticulture
• Certificate III in Horticulture
AGRONOMIST
Ag scientist and entomologist whose knowledge strengthens crop production, soil management and the non-conventional control of plant diseases and pests.
✔ Essential link between sales team and growers to coordinate cropping schedules
✔ Monitors and forecasts crop quality, volumes and maturity for optimal harvests
✔ Monitors pest, weed and disease pressure, and advises on effective controls
✔ Manages the beneficial inspect program and assists with research trials
Study Pathways:
• Bachelor of Agriculture Science
• Diploma of Applied Agronomy
• Certificate III in Agriculture / Horticulture
FARM HAND
All routine tasks on companyowned farms including cultivating, irrigating, fertilising, weeding, and harvesting. Year-round work and primarily outdoors.
Study Pathways:
• Certificate I in Horticulture
• Certificate II in Production Horticulture
• On-the-job training
MECHANIC
Requires a broad skill set to maintain highly customised farming and automated processing machinery, and heavy vehicles.
✔ Responsible for regularly tuning machinery and actively responding to breakdowns
✔ Diagnosing faults, dismantling and repairing engines, transmissions, and mechanical parts
FITTER & WELDER
Skilled in diagnosing faults, fitting and welding metal parts to repair and construct farming and production machinery.
✔ Precisely check fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit to match drawings/specifications
✔ Forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
✔ Cutting, threading, bending, and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
Study Pathways:
• Certificate III in Engineering –Mechanical Trade
• Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Tech
Study Pathways:
• Certificate III in Engineering –Mechanical Trade or Fabrication Trade
“We’re looking for skilled technicians to support new high-tech automated platforms like farming robots and vision graders.”
Kalfresh CEO Richard Gorman
MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN
Qualified electrician with a methodical approach to fault-finding.
✔ Servicing and repairing large and small circuit systems, electric motors and variable speed drives to keep plant and equipment running safely and efficiently.
✔ Working proactively to prevent break-downs - when they do occur, ensure production lines are back in operation quickly.
Study Pathways:
• Certificate IV in Electrotechnology –Systems Electrician
• Certificate III in Engineering – Industrial Electrician
MECHANICAL ENGINEER (AUTOMATION/ ROBOTICS)
Helps plan, design, and oversee the assembly, operation and maintenance of world-class farming and food processing equipment.
✔ Advanced programming skills using 2D and 3D software to optimise hightech automated and robotic platforms to create the most streamline system possible
✔ Advancing the use of vision grading technology is central to this role
Study Pathways:
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)
• Advanced Diploma of Engineering Certificate II in Engineering
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Food Safety Technicians are vital and responsible for maintaining and improving high quality standards for food safety from seed to shelf.
✔ Knowledgeable of all state and federal regulations for Kalfresh products
✔ Implementing and maintaining the quality control management systems, and preparing for external audits to ensure compliance
✔ Take and send required swabs and samples for testing, maintaining a highstandard of records
Study Pathways:
• Bachelor Food Science and Technology
• Diploma of Quality Auditing
• HACCP Certification
FINANCE MANAGER
The numbers in agriculture are just as important as the crops we grow. Knowing and understanding the business metrics is vital for success.
✔ Responsible for financial planning, forecasting and budgeting with senior executives, measuring supply chain and production performance
✔ Manages internal audits, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and procurement activities
✔ Monitors economic conditions and market trends and ensures compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
Study Pathways:
• Bachelors of Accounting / Business (Finance) / Economics
• Diploma of Accounting
