Looking for more than just another farm job? Join one of the Northern Rivers' most recognised agricultural enterprises and play a key role in leading a hardworking team across our thriving avocado and macadamia orchards while helping create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability.
At Aruma and Summerland Farm, we're proud to combine commercial success with community impact. As our next Farm Services Leading Hand, you'll enjoy a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same, working across 8,000 avocado trees, 7,000 macadamia trees, commercial farm services, harvesting operations, and orchard management.
This role is Permanent FT, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Reporting to the Horticulture Manager/Farm Coordinator, you'll lead day-to-day farm services activities while coordinating harvesting, orchard operations, machinery use, and customer-based farm service work. You'll ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while supporting the development of your team.
You'll be someone who enjoys leading from the front and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves.
We're looking for someone with:
At Aruma, our purpose is simple: supporting people to live a great life, the life they want, the life they choose. Every day you'll contribute to a business that delivers high-quality agricultural products while creating meaningful employment opportunities within our local community.
If you're a local farming professional, orchard supervisor, leading hand, machinery operator, or horticulture specialist looking for your next opportunity in the Northern Rivers, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and grow your career while making a real impact at Summerland Farm.
At Aruma, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are focused on creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace.
We review applications as they come in and move quickly to interview great candidates, so we encourage you to apply early. While we include an indicative closing date, roles may close sooner if we find the right person. Applications received later in the process may not progress. If you’re unsuccessful and would value feedback, please feel welcome to reach out to our Talent team.
Closing Date: Friday 11th December 2026
Welcome to Aruma!
With a rich history of pioneering support and over 60 years of experience, Aruma is the trusted partner of over 5000 people with disability throughout the east coast of Australia.
Aruma puts participants first and never entertains a one-size-fits-all approach. To do this we need you – staff who are brave, bold and who dare to think differently. Join the human rights team with a love of life supporting people to live the lives they choose.
