Macadamia Dehusking Team Leader

Aruma; Alstonville; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aruma’s Summerland Farm in Alstonville, NSW, seeks a hands-on Team Leader to run daily macadamia dehusking operations. You’ll oversee the team, organize the day’s work, coach staff, and ensure safety and quality across post-harvest processes.

You’ll lead a diverse team, including employees with disability, building capability through practical support and fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture in the Northern Rivers region.

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture, horticulture, food production, packing sheds, or post-harvest operations.
• Enjoys leading teams and creating positive workplace culture.
• Understands the rhythm of seasonal agricultural operations.
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality products and customer outcomes.
• Values community, inclusion, and supporting others to succeed.
• Wants to build long-term relationships within the Northern Rivers agricultural sector.
• Mechanically minded.

Responsibilities

• Leading macadamia dehusking operations
• Trouble shooting equipment
• Coordinating seasonal and permanent team members
• Ensuring quality, food safety, traceability, and production standards are met
• Managing workflow, productivity, and team performance
• Building capability through coaching and practical support
• Maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Mechanical minded

Job description

Aruma’s Summerland Farm in Alstonville, NSW, seeks a hands-on Team Leader to run daily macadamia dehusking operations. You’ll oversee the team, organize the day’s work, coach staff, and ensure safety and quality across post-harvest processes.

You’ll lead a diverse team, including employees with disability, building capability through practical support and fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture in the Northern Rivers region.