The NSW Sugar Industry offers a range of operational, administration, technical and

management career opportunities including;

Field – Growers, Agricultural researchers, Extension officers, Harvesting crews, Transport logistics

Production – Operators, Laboratory staff, Shift Supervisors, Project Officers, Production Managers

Engineering – Mechanical Trades, Electrical Trades, Design Engineers, Plant Engineers

Quality Assurance - Quality Officer, Quality Auditors, Quality Assurance Manager

Administration (Mill) – Reception, Payroll, Accountants, Operations Manager

Administration (Co-operative Wide) - Information Services, Human Resources, Finance, Agricultural Services, Technical Services.

Career pathway in the sugar industry

Science & Engineering Careers in Sunshine Sugar

Apprenticeships and traineeships are a great way to combine exceptional training with the security of paid work. You’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification and learn practical skills that will be highly valued in any workplace. 

As a Sunshine Sugar apprentice or trainee, your on-the-job training will take place within one of our three mills and refinery located at Harwood, Broadwater or Condong. You will gain experience in a variety of tasks as you are mentored by one of our qualified and experienced professionals. You also receive guidance to develop your personal workplace skills which will broaden your career opportunities in the future.

Our apprenticeship and traineeship program trains people to become qualified in a particular trade. Upon completion, you will receive a nationally recognised trade certificate. We provide a structured apprenticeship or traineeship process, supported by theory components through local TAFE.

Sunshine Sugar take very seriously their commitment to creating employment opportunities in the Northern Rivers of NSW. Sunshine Sugar has a policy of equal employment opportunities and promote a smokefree workplace.

We look for dynamic and talented people who can demonstrate:

• Strong results in Maths, Science and English (ideally year 12 level)
• Demonstrated passion for their chosen trade
• Mechanical aptitude (for engineering apprenticeships)
• High level of workplace health and safety awareness
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Strong work ethic
• A ‘can do’ and proactive attitude toward work
• Attention to detail
• Ability to accept direction

For more information, please contact the Human Resources team on:

02 6681 2709.

For more information about apprenticeships and traineeships, visit:

State Training Services website.