Supervisory Development Program

NH Foods; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NH Foods Oakey invites applicants to join a 2-year Supervisory Development Program designed to nurture emerging and front-line leaders. You will rotate through production and corporate areas, participate in hands-on activities, receive personalised coaching, and work on a capstone project that demonstrates growth and impact.

The program emphasizes leading by example, self-leadership, and strong understanding of SOPs and WHS procedures, with ongoing mentorship to accelerate leadership progression

Qualifications

• Currently completing, enrolled in or interested in obtaining a Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
• Less than five years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Strong leadership and people management abilities
• WHS and SOP knowledge
• Willing to participate in onsite rotations

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and develop leadership capabilities across production and corporate areas.
• Engage in hands-on rotations and structured activities to build supervisory competencies.
• Participate in quarterly mentoring and coaching sessions.
• Complete a capstone project contributing to business improvement.
• Progress along the leadership pipeline at the Oakey plant.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

WHS knowledge

Case discussions

Self-leadership

Education

Degree in Agriculture

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Business

Job description

Step into your leadership future with our 2-Year Supervisory Development Program!

Designed specifically for emerging and front-line leaders, this program gives you the tools, confidence, and real-world experience to thrive in asupervisoryrole. Through a powerful blend of classroom learning, hands‑on rotations, interactive activities, and personalised coaching, you’ll build the skills that matter most: leading by example, managing teams effectively, and navigating the fast-paced environment of modern food production.

From the boning room to corporate offices, you’ll gain unique insight into every area of the business – giving you a big-picture understanding that sets great leaders apart. Add to that ongoing mentorship and a capstone project that showcases your growth, and you’ve got a development journey that truly elevates your career.

If you’re ready to grow, lead, and make an impact, this program is your next big step.

• Program intake: September/October 2026
• Program start: February/March 2027
• Currently completing, enrolled in or interested in obtaining a Degree in Agriculture, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
• Less than five years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Practical leadership skills tailored specifcally for new and front-line supervisors
• Deep understanding of SOPs, corporate policies, and WHS procedures
• Hands-on experience with structured onsite rotations across all production and corporate areas
• Exposure to real-world decision making through case discussions and skills-based activities
• Ongoing support via quarterly mentoring and coaching
• A strong foundation in leading by example, self-leadership, and organisational leadership
• The opportunity to complete a capstone project that contributes to business improvement
• A clear pathway to grow within the leadership pipeline at our Oakey plant