Costa is Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. We nurture our people, cultivate our growing sites and invest in ongoing research and development. All the products we grow, and sell are fresh, nutritious, unprocessed and grown on our very own farms or those of our partner growers.
We’re seeking energetic, hands-on Team Leaders to inspire and guide our picking crews, drive daily operations, and play a vital role in delivering a successful berry harvest.
Successful candidates will be employed on a casual basis and rostered for regular shifts, including weekends.
The tasks include, but are not limited to:
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Managing the performance of picking crew members by understanding their strengths, motivating them, and providing coaching to support positive improvement
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Providing support to team members, ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to perform their best work
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Guiding the team throughout the day and coordinating with the farm logistics team to ensure smooth and efficient harvesting
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Ensuring the high quality of the fruit being picked
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Reporting daily to the management team on crew performance against KPIs
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Taking responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of the crew – safety is a top priority at Costa, and we are seeking leaders who share this value
Successful candidates will have:
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Previous experience leading people (in any field), which is advantageous but not essential
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A driver’s license and access to your own vehicle – please note, Costa does not provide transport or accommodation
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Dedication to lead and motivate your team to meet performance indicators (KPIs) while maintaining a positive attitude under pressure
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Commitment and availability to work on a roster through to the end of the season
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Enjoyment in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
What we offer:
- Full-Training provided for all tasks creating work flexibility and consistency in the work.
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Paid in line with the Costa Berries Enterprise Agreement offering competitive hourly rates.
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Opportunities for Learning, Development, and progression.
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Make new friends, learn new skills, learn about new cultures.
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Opportunity to travel – follow the Costa Harvest Trail, work your way around Australia.
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All Costa Berries sites are classed as regional for Working Holiday 2nd and 3rd year visas
This is your chance to step into a leadership role with one of the country’s largest and most respected agricultural businesses.
If you’re excited about joining a dynamic team and feel this role aligns with your skills and values, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, you will need:
- A copy of your passport or Australian birth certificate and photo ID.
The next step in the recruitment process will involve a group interview. We will contact you if you are successful in reaching this step.
