Team Lead | Grain Operations | Birchip

Programmed / PERSOLKELLY; Mildura; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmed / PERSOLKELLY is seeking a hands‑on Team Leading Hand to support safe, efficient grain operations at a Birchip storage site. You will lead daily activities, train staff, and cover supervision during busy periods.

You will manage grain receival, storage and outturn, oversee equipment operation and safety standards, and assist with rostering and maintenance. Availability for nights or weekends and outdoor work is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising people and delivering practical, on‑the‑job training.
• Hands‑on approach with safety‑conscious mindset.
• Ability to adapt as site priorities change.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day grain receival, storage and outturn activities.
• Train and supervise staff and contractors in safe work practices and equipment operation.
• Help maintain grain quality, inventory controls and site safety standards.
• Support rostering, operational planning and equipment maintenance.
• Take responsibility for site operations when the Site Supervisor is away.

Skills

Supervising people

Hands‑on approach

Safety judgement

Driver's license

Confined Space certificate

First Aid Level 2

Outdoor work

Night/weekend flexibility

Grain handling experience

Equipment operation

Job description

We're seeking a hands-on Team Leading Hand to help run safe, efficient operations at a grain storage site in Birchip. You'll work alongside the team each day, guide staff and contractors, and step up to support site supervision during busy periods.

What you'll do

• Lead day-to-day grain receival, storage and outturn activities.
• Train and supervise staff and contractors in safe work practices and equipment operation.
• Help maintain grain quality, inventory controls and site safety standards.
• Support rostering, operational planning and equipment maintenance.
• Take responsibility for site operations when the Site Supervisor is away.

What you'll bring

• Experience supervising people and delivering practical, on-the-job training.
• A hands‑on approach, sound safety judgement and the ability to adapt as site priorities change.
• A current driver's licence, Confined Space certificate and Level 2 First Aid certificate.
• Availability to work outdoors and flexible hours, including nights or weekends when required, and to assist at other sites.
• Experience in grain handling, bulk materials or operating equipment such as front end loaders and conveyors would be an advantage.