Fruit Packing Team Leader

People love to work at Aruma because they get the satisfaction of knowing they are Supporting people to live a great life, the life they want, the life they choose. Aruma is BRAVE. That's what makes us a trailblazer, being part of our team means you need to meet our BRAVE behaviours (Bold, Respectful, Authentic, Value Teamwork, Excellent).

We strongly encourage candidates with a disability to apply. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and experiences in driving meaningful change and advancing human rights for all.

You will be part of a dynamic and inclusive business enterprise that provides employment opportunities for people with a disability. Summerland Farm is a business of Aruma, located in Alstonville, Northern New South Wales. Summerland Farm is a major tourism attraction, with a working farm, restaurant, functions centre, packing and dehusking facilities.

Team Leaders in the Fruit Packing Team provide effective supervision and support to a small team to carry out day to day operations. Team Leaders assist to maintain a high-quality standard to achieve business outcomes and to provide excellent customer service, ensuring repeat business. This role will focus on providing specific coaching, sometimes on a one-to-one basis, enabling employees with a disability to develop skills that meet key performance outcomes for Summerland Farm business services.

• Coach and lead the Fruit Packing team to assist supported employees to develop skills to achieve their employment goals
• Provide supervision and feedback to team members through performance management with the support of the Supervisor/Coordinator
• Provide appropriate support to supported employees with a high level of empathy, sensitivity and confidentially.
• Work closely and provide assistance to the Supervisor/Coordinator as necessary
• Display positive team behaviours that reflect the Aruma values and a safety culture to achieve team results and outcomes

• Demonstrate respect and empathy towards people with a disability with a passion to see them skilled for future employment opportunities.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate a small team
• Customer focused with commitment to delivering high quality products and services for Aruma's commercial customers
• Demonstrated commitment to working in alignment with Aruma's core values and Code of Conduct.
• A practical understanding of WHS requirements.
• Sufficient physical fitness to meet the manual handling and environmental requirements of the position
• Hold a current Australian driver's license
• Have NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Check clearance OR be willing to complete
• Have a current First aid and CPR Certificate OR be willing to complete

• Experience in avocado and/or Macadamia Orchids
• Formal leadership training (such as Cert IV or Diploma of Frontline Management)
• Previous experience working with people with disabilities.

• 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 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.

Please contact ******@aruma.com.au if you require further information.

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.