- Make great money
- Meet new people
- Build your skills
We’re recruiting Maintenance Support / Trade Assistants to join our team across Bunbury, Kukerin and Arthur River this harvest season.
In this role, you’ll support site operations by assisting with maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of equipment and infrastructure, helping ensure our sites operate safely and efficiently during one of our busiest times of year.
These roles are ideal for anyone with a mechanical mindset or trade interest, whether you’re studying, recently qualified, or looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in an industrial environment.
Most harvest roles run from September through to January, depending on location and seasonal conditions. There may also be opportunities to continue beyond the harvest period.
What we offer
As well as great regional locations, a role with us offers:
- Hands-on experience supporting maintenance and site operations
- A supportive, team-based work environment
- On-the-job training to build your skills
- All required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Pay in line with the applicable Enterprise Agreement / Award
Depending on your role and location, you may also have the opportunity to:
- Work across multiple sites in regional Western Australia
- Be considered for ongoing or return employment
- Access accommodation at selected locations (limited availability)
- Work towards eligibility for a second-year Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Assisting with general maintenance and minor repairs on site equipment
- Supporting tradespeople with mechanical, electrical, or structural tasks
- Conducting basic inspections and preventative maintenance activities
- Assisting with breakdown response and troubleshooting
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Following all safety procedures and site requirements
About you
We’re looking for candidates who:
- Have a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Have an interest in mechanical work, maintenance, or trades
- Are comfortable working in a hands-on, outdoor environment
- Demonstrate strong awareness of safety and safe work practices
- Can work effectively as part of a team
- Are reliable and able to work flexible hours, including weekends if required
Desirable but not essential:
- Previous experience in maintenance, trades, or similar environments
- Exposure to mechanical equipment or industrial sites
- Trade qualification or currently studying a trade-related discipline
About us
Bunge connects farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.
Through our dynamic supply chain, we can move commodities efficiently from where there is surplus to where they are needed. In Australia, we operate around 60 storage and handling sites and seven port terminals across southern Western Australia, South Australia and western Victoria, two import sites in Victoria and New South Wales, and are one of the largest buyers and exporters of agricultural commodities including cereals, oilseeds, pulses and cotton.
By joining Bunge, you will enjoy a varied and interesting career and make a difference to local farmers and the communities we operate in.
In mid-2025, Bunge and Viterra combined, creating the premier agribusiness solutions company.
Bring a friend along and boost your summer together!
Simply include the name of the person who referred you (or who you referred) in your application. If you are both successful in securing a role, you could each win one of 2 × $150 vouchers to spend locally in the region you’re working in.
Stay updated
Once you apply, you will be subscribed to our harvest jobs newsletter, which includes:
- Recruitment updates
- Business news
- Employee stories and harvest experiences
How to apply
To apply for the position please contact Sr Analyst HRBP, Sharna Gallagher-Baird on 0447 173 949.
Applications close 11:45pm Sunday 16 August 2026.
External ad only: Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.
Need more information?
For more information regarding harvest jobs please visit , call 1800 018 205, or email [email protected].
Important Information
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We promote a strong safety culture, with zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to attend a company-funded pre-employment medical.
