Lead Macadamia Orchard Operator | GPS & Team Coach

2te; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Company vehicle

Training and development

Job summary

2 Tonne Enterprises (2te) is seeking an experienced orchard crew supervisor to operate John Deere and Kubota tractors and implements, supervise a small crew, and support harvest across the Northern Rivers in Ballina Shire, NSW.

You will work with GPS auto-steer systems (Trimble/GreenStar), perform pre-start checks, coach team members, and maintain safety and tidiness across sheds and fields. Salary is based on experience; a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• Experienced machinery operator in agriculture, civil, construction or mining.
• Comfortable leading a small team or stepping up into it.
• Motivated, positive team player who leads by example.
• Solid safety mindset and willingness to speak up.
• Current driver's licence.
• Physically fit and happy working outdoors.
• Experience with GPS auto-steer (Trimble, GreenStar or similar) – desirable.
• Horticulture or tree crop experience – desirable.
• ChemCert / AQF3 chemical accreditation, or willingness to obtain – desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and implements safely to standard.
• Use Trimble/GreenStar auto-steer systems accurately, including set-up and basic troubleshooting.
• Complete pre-start checks and report faults or damage to the mechanic promptly.
• Help the Supervisor allocate daily tasks across a crew of 3–5 people.
• Lead by example on pace, quality and attitude, and lead the crew when the Supervisor is off site.
• Give clear, calm instructions and on-the-job coaching to newer team members.
• Get stuck into manual orchard work, including pruning, planting, irrigation and general maintenance.
• Keep work areas, sheds and equipment tidy and ready for the next job.
• Make sure the crew follows safe work procedures, wears the right PPE and operates machinery safely.
• Report hazards, near misses and incidents, and help put fixes in place.

Skills

Machinery operation

Team leadership

Safety minded

GPS auto-steer

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Tools

Trimble GPS

GreenStar

Job description

2 Tonne Enterprises (2te) is seeking an experienced orchard crew supervisor to operate John Deere and Kubota tractors and implements, supervise a small crew, and support harvest across the Northern Rivers in Ballina Shire, NSW.

You will work with GPS auto-steer systems (Trimble/GreenStar), perform pre-start checks, coach team members, and maintain safety and tidiness across sheds and fields. Salary is based on experience; a company vehicle is provided.