Team Leader (Aussie Biscuits)On-Site

About the role:

This hands-on role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate leader to guide a small team of employees living with disabilities. You will coach and support a diverse team, helping them build valuable skills while producing our iconic Aussie biscuits for Aruma’s commercial customers.

In this rewarding position, you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting individuals to achieve their potential, while contributing to a purpose-driven business. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive Business Enterprises team, committed to creating genuine employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Production Coordinator with daily production activities.
• Provide guidance, training, and day-to-day support to supported employees within the team.
• Assist with coordinating workflow and team activities in a biscuit production environment.
• Use workplace systems and technology to complete daily tasks and maintain accurate support documentation and production records.
• Follow all health, safety, and food safety requirements in a HACCP-accredited production environment.

About You:

• Confident supervisor with strong communication skills to lead a small team.
• Passionate about inclusion, human rights, and positive change.
• Collaborative team player who inspires and supports others.
• Empathetic and respectful, with a commitment to developing people with disability for future opportunities.
• Customer-focused with a drive to deliver high-quality products and services.
• Committed to Aruma’s values and Code of Conduct.
• Relevant qualifications (Certificate III in Food Handling, Disability, or similar) desirable.
• Current driver’s licence required.
• Willingness to obtain NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children Check, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Benefits of Working with Aruma

At Aruma, we are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive both professionally and personally.

• Competitive Remuneration – Enjoy an attractive salary package, including a laptop to support your role.
• Salary Packaging Benefits – Increase your take-home pay through access to not-for-profit salary packaging, including up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year. Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
• Professional Development – Expand your skills and advance your career through ongoing learning opportunities, leadership support, and access to industry expertise.
• Flexible Work Arrangements – Benefit from flexible working options that promote work-life balance and support individual needs.
• Supportive and Collaborative Culture – Join a values-driven organisation where teamwork, inclusion, and professional support are at the heart of everything we do.
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits – Access Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a range of wellbeing initiatives designed to support your physical and mental health.
• Meaningful Work – Make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability while contributing to an organisation committed to positive social impact.
• A Purpose-Driven Organisation – Be part of a passionate team dedicated to creating a more inclusive world where everyone has the opportunity to live their best life.

About Us:

What a difference a humble biscuit can make!

Since 1976, we’ve been providing customers across the country with biscuits lovingly baked by our dedicated and diverse team. Aussie biscuit business began in regional NSW with a single mission: to create employment for people with a disability. The same opportunity most of us don’t even think twice about. Today we produce thousands of biscuits a day, in six different flavours – still made with love – for the retail market, hospitality industry and fundraising groups. Aussie Biscuits

Our Commitment

At Aruma, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are focused on creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Our Recruitment Approach

We review applications as they come in and move quickly to interview great candidates, so we encourage you to apply early. While we include an indicative closing date, roles may close sooner if we find the right person. Applications received later in the process may not progress. If you’re unsuccessful and would value feedback, please feel welcome to reach out to our Talent team.

Apply now and be part of something meaningful.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment probity checks. We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised date.