Looking for a hands-on role where you'll put your rigging and scaffolding skills to work around large-scale industrial plant and equipment?
As a Rigger/Scaffolder at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll play an important role in supporting maintenance and operational activities across our sugar factories. From setting up safe lifting arrangements and moving heavy equipment to erecting scaffolding and providing access for maintenance crews, you'll help our tradespeople get the job done safely and efficiently.
You'll work in a heavy industrial environment alongside fitters, boilermakers, electricians and other operational teams, supporting equipment repairs, machinery removals, installations and major plant overhauls. With large milling trains, heavy equipment and a variety of work areas, this is a role that offers plenty of hands-on work and variety.
This is a full-time position, initially based at Victoria Mill in North Queensland's Herbert Region. During the crushing season, generally June to December, you'll support operational maintenance and breakdown activities. During the maintenance season, generally January to May, the focus shifts to planned maintenance, major repairs and plant overhauls in preparation for the next crush.
Your Role in Action
- Rigging & Lifting: Safely rig, lift, move and position heavy machinery, equipment and components during maintenance and operational activities.
- Scaffolding: Erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding to provide safe access for tradespeople working on large industrial plant and equipment.
- Support Maintenance: Work alongside tradespeople during machinery removals, installations, breakdowns, shutdowns and major plant overhauls.
- Equipment Inspections: Inspect rigging gear, lifting equipment and scaffolding components, identifying faults and removing unsafe equipment from service.
- Equipment Care: Assist with maintaining rigging and scaffolding equipment, including inspections, tagging and reporting damaged or faulty gear.
- Work Safely: Follow safe lifting practices, risk assessments, isolations and permit requirements when working around heavy machinery and at heights.
Your Winning Combination
We're looking for a practical, safety-focused Rigger/Scaffolder who is confident working at heights, handling heavy equipment and getting involved in hands‑on industrial maintenance work.
You’ll have experience in rigging and scaffolding, a sound understanding of safe lifting practices and the ability to work well alongside tradespeople and operational teams.
To be considered, you’ll need current High Risk Work Licences in:
- Basic Rigging (RB)
- Basic Scaffolding (SB)
**Intermediate Rigging (RI) and Intermediate Scaffolding (SI) licences will be highly regarded.
Experience in sugar milling, heavy industry, mining, manufacturing or similar industrial maintenance environments will also be an advantage, particularly if you’ve worked around large fixed plant, machinery removals and major maintenance activities.
Additional licences and competencies will be highly regarded, including:
- Gantry Crane competency or relevant licence
- Skid Steer competency
- HR Driver Licence
- Confined Space and Working at Heights competencies
What Wilmar will offer you
At Wilmar, you’ll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.
- competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts.
For questions about the position, please contact our friendly People & Culture Team on 0417 868 541. 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.
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Rigger / Scaffolder employer: Wilmar Sugar
Wilmar Sugar Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the expanding Bioethanol division. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, competitive remuneration, and a supportive culture that values customer relationships and strategic growth. Located in a vibrant industry hub, this role provides unique opportunities to engage with a diverse portfolio of clients while contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
