- Secure a permanent role in a global industry leader
- Enjoy the lifestyle of the Eyre Peninsula – stunning coastline, welcoming community
- Competitive salary package + more!
Step into your next leadership role with Bunge! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on Assistant Supervisor to help lead our Tumby Bay operations. If you're passionate about agriculture, safety, people, and problem-solving - this could be your next big move.
About the role
As the Assistant Supervisor at Tumby Bay, you’ll be a key leader helping to drive the success of one of our essential grain-handling sites on the Eyre Peninsula. This role blends hands-on operational work with strategic coordination and team leadership - making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety, challenge, and real-world impact.
With the support and guidance of the Operations Supervisor you will lead a diverse team of permanent and seasonal employees. From overseeing grain receival and storage during the peak of harvest, to managing outloading logistics and grain quality throughout the year, you’ll be involved in every aspect of the supply chain.
This is a role where you’ll be expected to lead from the front. Whether you’re mentoring a seasonal worker or stepping in to help with a technical issue, your influence will shape both the culture and performance of the site.
Duties
- Willingness and ability to travel between Tumby Group sites - Arno Bay and Port Neill as required.
- Lead and supervise daily operations across the Tumby Bay group, ensuring all grain receival, storage, and outloading activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
- Support the Supervisor in planning and delivering operational targets, including logistics coordination and workforce planning.
- Coach and mentor a team of permanent and seasonal staff, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders including growers, carriers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth and professional service delivery.
- Champion safety on site by conducting checks, reporting hazards, supporting investigations, and maintaining compliance with Bunge’s safety policies.
- Operate and oversee grain-handling equipment, support preventative maintenance, and escalate mechanical or infrastructure issues as needed.
- Assist with planning for harvest operations, including site preparation, intake coordination, staff training, and storage capacity management.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by maintaining site records, participating in audits, and sharing insights to drive performance and efficiency.
About you
- Prove experience in operations, ideally within grain handling, logistics, agriculture, or a similar industry.
- Experience with leading or supervising large teams - hands-on, practical approach with the ability to lead by example.
- Strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational best practices.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to manage teams and build relationships.
- Skilled in planning, coordinating, and prioritising tasks in a dynamic, seasonal environment.
- Confident problem-solver with sound decision-making abilities.
- Motivated, adaptable, and ready to take ownership of a key site in the supply chain.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using operational and reporting systems.
- Current driver’s license.
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 a premier agribusiness solutions with around 34,000 employees globally
Benefits
When you join Bunge, you’re not just starting a new job – you’re building a rewarding career with a global leader. We offer a supportive work culture that values respect, teamwork, and development. As part of the Bunge family, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Training and development opportunities, including access to LinkedIn Learning, Bunge workshops, and mentorship programs to support continuous learning and career growth
- Employee assistance program – access to confidential and free support
- Corporate health insurance funds, financial services, and computer offers
- Novated leasing
- Birthday leave
- Years of service recognition
- Rigorous safety practices
- Primary and secondary paid parental leave
- A supportive environment which prioritises respect and teamwork.
Ready to get started? Join Bunge and take your career to the next level in a role that’s both exciting and rewarding.
How to apply
To apply for the position please contact Operations Coordinator, Bradley Hitch on +61 476 122 436.
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.
