Bunge is a global agribusiness leader connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. Right here in regional Western Australia, our Operations Team Lead plays a critical role during harvest and beyond - safely receiving, storing and moving grain that supports local growers and global supply chains.
Based across our Arthur River and Kukerin sites, this is a long-term opportunity offering stability, structured time off and onsite accommodation - ideal for someone seeking secure, long-term employment in a hands-on, essential industry. This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with frontline teams, leading by example, and delivering exceptional operational outcomes across regional sites.
About the role:
As the Operations Team Lead, you'll be responsible for leading and supporting day-to-day operations across our regional sites, ensuring grain is received, stored and outturned safely, efficiently and to quality standards. This role is varied, physically active, and ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and problem-solving.
Key responsibilities include:
- Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance team culture
Lead and mentor operational staff to achieve operational targets and expectations
- Champion a strong safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with all safety procedures and policies
Operating site equipment including front-end loaders, stackers and telehandlers
Managing the loading and unloading of trucks as part of daily operations
Build strong working relationships with site emploiyees, contractors, and stakeholders
- Participating in a 10 days on / 4 days off roster, including extended hours during peak periods
About You:
You don't need prior grain industry experience - full on-the-job training will be provided. What matters most is your attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.
We are looking for a leader who can motivate teams, build trust and create a positive working environment. You will have:
- proven leadership or supervisory experience in an operational environment
demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and achieve positive outcomes
- strong communicartion and interpersonal skills
- a proactive and solutions-focused approach to leadership
- experience managing competing priorities and making sound decisions under pressure
- a commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement
- the ability to lead by example and foster a culture of respect and teamwork.
Essential Criteria:
To be considered for this role, you must:
Hold a current Australian driver's licence
Have permanent work rights in Australia
Be willing to undergo and pass a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening
Be reliable, adaptable and able to work rostered hours, including weekends and public holidays
Why join Bunge?
Bunge is a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining. Everyday our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
We Are One Team - Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
We Lead The Way - Agile, Empowered, Innovative
We Do What's Right - Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If you are an inspiring leader who enjoys mentoring people, driving operational excellence and building strong teams, we would love to hear from you!
Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career.
To apply for the position please contact Sr Analyst HRBP, Sharna Gallagher-Baird on 0447 173 949.
Applications close 11:45pm Sunday 20 September 2026.
Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.
We will be conducting interviews as we receive applications. Please note that we reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified prior to the advertised closing date.
