Leading Hand (Farm Services)On-Site

Summerland Farm is seeking a capable and hands-on Farm Services Leading Hand to support daily operations across our large avocado and macadamia orchards and to lead a small team delivering farm service contracts across the region. This is a practical, leadership focused role suited to someone with strong agricultural experience, confidence with machinery (including tractors and harvest equipment), and a passion for safe, high-quality farm work.

You will support orchard activities such as harvest, pruning, irrigation checks, pest and weed control, and seasonal readiness, while also coordinating and guiding a small crew to deliver off-site commercial farm services. The role requires strong judgement, communication, and the ability to plan and prioritise work in changing weather conditions and seasonal demand.

As part of Summerland Farm’s diverse operations, you’ll work alongside teams in horticulture, tourism, food production, retail, and maintenance gaining exposure to multiple business units and contributing to meaningful employment.

What we’re looking for:

• Practical experience in farming, horticulture, or orchard operations.
• Confident machinery operation (tractors, implements, harvest equipment).
• Ability to lead, coach, and support a small team.
• Strong communication, reliability, and safe work practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing weather, seasonal needs, and cross-business work.
• Fit for outdoor, physical farm work in hot or variable weather.

Why Summerland Farm?

• Be part of a vibrant, purpose-driven social enterprise.
• Work across a stunning 230-acre property in the Northern Rivers.
• Varied work with big opportunities to learn across multiple business units.
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on growth, safety, and inclusion.
• Make a real impact while doing work that matters.

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.

Probity Checks and Licence Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Additional jurisdiction-specific checks as applicable
• Unrestricted Australian driver’s licence
• Valid Australian working rights

Explore our farm

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

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.