Take the Leap into Your Future As a Boiler Assistant with Wilmar Sugar & Renewables you'll be at the core of our operations, assisting the Boiler Operator with overseeing critical equipment, ensuring optimal steam generation and maintaining plant efficiency. This hands-on role requires strict adherence to safety protocols and relevant performance standards. This position will be based at Kalamia Mill in North Queensland's Burdekin region, known for its stunning landscapes, rich agricultural heritage, and a vibrant community. The Burdekin region offers a fantastic lifestyle with a warm climate, beautiful beaches and a range of recreational activities, making it a great place to live and work. During the crushing, this position operates on a continuous rotating shift roster, which may include weekends and occasional overtime. Once the crushing is complete and the Mill enters the maintenance period, the role switches to a day work schedule. Your Role in Action Collaboration Crew : Work closely with the Boiler Station and shift teams to keep operations running smoothly and safely. Ignite and Idle : Take charge of turbine and auxiliary equipment start-ups and shut-downs—keeping the plant's energy flow in check. Bagasse Guardian : Manage the vital Bagasse system with precision ensuring smooth, efficient operations at all times. Fix-It Force : Inspect, troubleshoot and handle boiler and auxiliary systems, reporting abnormalities. Stay Ahead of Safety : Actively contribute to work, health and safety standards, from risk assessments to job safety analyses and participation in site safety programs. Your Winning Combination We're looking for someone with a "can do" attitude, sharp attention to detail and is dedicated to high-quality standards. Our ideal candidate will hold a High-Risk Work License for Turbine Operator (TO) and an Advanced Boiler Operator (BA) certification or is willing and able to achieve the competencies. 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. This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program How to Apply If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 31st May 2026. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at (. We look forward to receiving your application. About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions. Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400 people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland. As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.
