General Hand (Production and Packaging)On-Site

Join a dynamic and inclusive business enterprise that creates meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities, working alongside skilled trade team members.

As a General Hand – Production & Packaging, you will play a key role in supporting and supervising a diverse team to complete production tasks efficiently and safely. You will contribute to operational objectives while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment that aligns with Aruma’s purpose and values, enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and achieving agreed operational and financial outcomes.

About the Role

Working collaboratively with the Supervisor and other Team Leaders, you will share knowledge and coach supported employees to build skills and progress toward their employment goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective supervision and support to team members with diverse abilities.
• Ensure continuous supervision of team members, covering absences or shifts for other Team Leaders when required.
• Model and promote safe work practices, including correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Coach team members to follow workplace safety, hygiene, and production standards.
• Demonstrate positive team behaviours that reflect Aruma’s values.
• Actively participate in team meetings, training, and development activities.
• Adopt new processes and technologies aligned with evolving business and customer needs.
• Maintain a practical understanding of WHS requirements in a production environment.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Blue Card (or willingness to obtain).
• First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, SharePoint).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise team workloads.
• Sound negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills, with the ability to escalate issues when required
• Experience or knowledge of HACCP (Desirable).
• Quality management systems.
• Hygiene and food handling standards (Australian Food Standards guidelines).

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a purpose‑driven organisation where your work has a real impact, supporting inclusive employment while contributing to a high‑performing production environment.

Benefits of working with Aruma!

• Salary Packaging: Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free.
• Fitness Passport: Access to subsidised Gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential service including Money Assist, Legal Assist, Family Assist and Nutrition/Lifestyle Assist.
• Training: Opportunity for Cert IV accredited training through our RTO
• Discounted Health Insurance: Access to a range of discounted health and wellness services through Bupa.
• Recognition & Rewards: Recognition for your hard work through BRAVE Reviews and our annual BRAVE Awards night
• Job Satisfaction: Through making a real difference in peoples’ lives within a values-driven organisation.

Ready to make a change? Apply Now!

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