Operator

Gladstone

Closing date: 12/07/2026

• Multiple permanent role available
• Join a leading agribusiness in a dynamic and rewarding role
• Located in Gladstone, South Australia

Looking for a long-term, hands-on role with a respected company? Join Bunge’s Gladstone team as an Operator and play a key role in keeping our supply chain moving. Whether you bring experience operating mobile plant or a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

We’re seeking skilled and safety-conscious Operators to join our team at Bunge’s Gladstone group. In these roles, you’ll be responsible for the efficient and safe operation of a range of mobile plant and equipment essential to our grain storage and logistics processes.

These positions are ideal for individuals who take pride in precision, enjoy practical outdoor work and thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment. You’ll get involved in a variety of tasks, from operating machinery and equipment to maintaining high grain quality and supporting storage and export operations. You’ll work closely with site staff and play a key role in grain movement, storage and export readiness.

At Bunge, we support ongoing development and the more skills and qualifications you bring or build, the greater your earning potential through our Skill-Based Career Path.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate front end loaders for grain movement and bunker management.
• Support road transport operations, including outturning activities.
• Maintain grain quality during the handling and movement process.
• Ensure bunkers, silos, and storage areas are clean, organised, and well-maintained.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on equipment.
• Lead and support seasonal staff during peak periods.
• Assist with other tasks across the group of sites as directed.

About You

• Experience operating mobile plant, machinery or working in a similar hands-on environment (tickets/licences desirable but not essential).
• Current and valid driver’s licence.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and willing to contribute across a range of site activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends during peak periods.
• Willingness and ability to undertake training and develop competency in site-specific tasks and equipment.

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
• Gender-inclusive 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 click on ‘Apply’ or for further information please contact Operations Supervisor, Matthew Staker on 0417 821 997.

Applications close 11:45pm Sunday 12 July 2026.

Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.

Please note that we may close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is found before the listed closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Bunge is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.