Process Operator - Crushing Assistant

Discover Your Next Role 

We are looking for a Crushing Assistant to join our team at Invicta Mill, in the Burdekin Region. This is a permanent position at our sugar processing facility that involves shift work during the Crushing season and day work during the Maintenance season.  

The Crushing Assistant is responsible for the operation of turbines along the milling train as well as monitoring the condition of and attending to the operation of shredders, alternators and associated equipment. 

 Your Role in Action:  

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Work effectively within a team environment 
• Work safely and look after the safety of others 
• Communicate effectively 
• Be able to provide regular and accurate feedback to Operations Coordinators on a station performance and quality issues 

 The opportunity

While the following are requirements in this role, we are prepared to provide training to the candidate who possesses the right aptitude and team fit: 

• Turbine High Risk Work Licence 
• Working at Heights Ticket 
• Confined Space Ticket 

Desirable Tickets:  

• Overhead Crane Ticket 
• Maintenance skills including High Risk Work Licences - Rigging, Dogging, Scaffolding.
• Trade Qualificiations 

What Wilmar will offer you  

At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.  

How to Apply 

If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online before 5pm on Monday 12 October 2026. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Please contact our friendly People and Culture Coordinator on ************. We look forward to receiving your application. 

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables  

Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.  

We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.  

We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.