Macadamia Orchard 2iC

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

Key responsibilities

• Operate John Deere and Kubota tractors and orchard-specific implements (mowing, spraying, mulching, hedging and harvest support) safely and to standard
• Use Trimble and 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

About you

• Skilled, experienced machinery operator (agricultural, civil, construction, mining or similar)
• Comfortable leading a small team, or ready to step 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 in all conditions
• 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

About us

2 Tonne Enterprises (2te) is an orchard management business with over 450 ha of macadamias under management across the Northern Rivers. We look after our clients' orchards like they're our own, and we back our people to grow with the business.

• Salary based on experience and skill
• Company vehicle
• Training and development to build a long-term career in horticulture