Join a Global Food Leader – Make Your Mark as a Senior Engineer at SunRice

The SunRice Group is more than just rice. We’re an ASX-listed powerhouse of branded food businesses, with a footprint spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, the United States, the Pacific Islands, and Asia. Built on the legacy of the Australian rice industry, we’ve grown into one of the country’s leading food exporters, employing over 2,000 passionate people across 11 countries.

At SunRice, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers with purpose. If you're driven by innovation, sustainability, and making a real impact, this is the place for you.

About the Role

We’re looking for 2 Senior Engineers to lead technical excellence across our agricultural and manufacturing operations. These roles are pivotal in driving performance, efficiency, and innovation across our farming and milling sites.

You’ll be at the forefront of:

• Leading engineering support for manufacturing and packaging processes
• Delivering capital projects (small to mid-sized) from concept to completion – including budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management
• Designing and commissioning new equipment and process upgrades
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards
• Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

We have two exciting opportunities available:

• One leading the SunRice team
• One leading the CopRice and Riviana team

Location: One of these roles will be based in Leeton, NSW – a vibrant regional hub with a strong community spirit.

About You

You’re a solutions-focused engineer with a sharp commercial mindset and a passion for food manufacturing. You thrive in dynamic environments and know how to bring people together to deliver results.

With a $70 million annual BAU Capex, this is a high-impact role for someone who’s ready to lead, influence, and innovate across multiple sites.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing or agricultural engineering, ideally in food production
• Proven success in plant reliability, maintenance systems, or capital project delivery
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in rural/agricultural settings
• Proficiency in CAD, MSProject, and data analysis tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why SunRice?

We take care of our people with a range of benefits that go beyond the ordinary:

• Corporate discounts on gym memberships, Bupa health insurance, travel, car rental & home removalists
• Weekly SunRice product allowances
• Banking perks through our CommBank partnership
• Employee share purchase options

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to be part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and community – APPLY NOW and help shape the future of food with SunRice.

SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.