Operations Coordinator (Macadamia Dehusking)On-Site

Step into a hands-on leadership role at the heart of our horticulture operation in Alstonville, Northern NSW.

This is a blue-collar, leadership role - not a desk job. You’ll lead people, manage machinery, and keep a high-throughput facility running safely, efficiently, and on plan during peak harvest periods.

The role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Macadamia Dehusking Operations Coordinator:

• Leads day-to-day operations of the dehusking facility.
• Oversees safe, efficient, and reliable throughput.
• Supports Leading Hands and teams with clear direction and timely escalation.
• Manages labour, workflow, equipment, customer requirements, quality, and compliance.
• Owns operational performance aligned to monthly and annual budgets.

A day in the life of the Operations Coordinator…

• Turn seasonal plans into clear daily and weekly priorities.
• Coordinate receival, processing, storage, and dispatch.
• Manage throughput, bottlenecks, and changing harvest or weather conditions.
• Act as the main contact for growers and logistics partners.
• Monitor productivity, downtime, yields, and cost drivers.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support end-of-season maintenance delivery.
• Coach and Build team capability, with a focus on succession and continuity.

About you – skills and experience that will make you stand out…

• Experience leading people in manufacturing, processing, horticulture, logistics, or other relevant operational leadership environments.
• Experience driving outcomes; operational KPIs, productivity measures and cost awareness .
• Strong practical leadership skills in fast-paced, physical environments.
• Sound judgement, clear communication, and confidence holding standards.
• Working knowledge of WHS and compliance in an operational setting.
• Relevant qualification (Cert III/IV, Diploma) or equivalent hands-on experience.

What we offer

• Full-time contract
• Stable off-season hours
• Extended on-season hours as agreed (April–September)
• Development opportunities across a diverse operation within a ~$500m per annum organisation
• Salary packaging on top of contract salary, increasing take-home pay, plus additional benefits check out how you can be better off Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay

About Us

Summerland Farm is a beautiful macadamia and avocado farm set high in the Ballina-Byron hinterland. This multi-award-winning attraction is yours to explore and a great day out for all the family. Taste the region’s delicious produce, meet the farm animals and enjoy a day in the country on a real Australian working farm. Summerland Farm - The Heart of the Hinterland

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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.