About Us

Minibeasts Enterprises is Australia’s leading supplier of live insects, frozen rodents, and freeze-dried animal foods. Our products feed reptiles, frogs, raptors, and native wildlife across the country—supporting pet owners, wildlife carers, zoos, and conservation projects.

We love what we do. It’s weird, it’s fun, and it matters.

But we don’t just play with bugs—we are serious about quality, animal welfare, and the high standards our team lives by every day.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a high-accountability leader to take charge of our Pack Room operations.

This role is for someone who:

Leads by example—You walk the talk, do what you say, and never leave a mess for someone else

Thrives under pressure—You’re calm, solutions-focused, and don’t cut corners when it gets busy

Embraces direct conversations—You know how to coach, set standards, and hold people accountable—respectfully but firmly

Loves systems and continuous improvement—You don’t just spot problems—you fix them and improve the process

What You’ll Be Doing

Run the Pack Room – Oversee the daily packing of live insects, frozen rodents, and freeze-dried foods

Coach and Lead Staff – Set expectations, train team members, and step in when standards drop

Drive Efficiency – Monitor workflows and improve systems so the team hits benchmarks every day

Be the Operational Glue – Liaise between logistics, production, and office teams to keep everything aligned

Take Ownership – Report issues, solve problems, and make decisions that improve outcomes for the team and the animals we feed

What You Bring

Leadership experience in a production, warehouse or fast-paced team environment

A cool head under pressure and a bias for action

A direct but respectful communication style—you hold the line, kindly but firmly

A love for systems, order, and improvement

Comfort working with live insects and frozen rodents

Bonus: a qualification in production, logistics, agriculture or animal science

What We Offer

A genuinely unique industry and hands-on role

A passionate team that mixes high performance with humour and fun

Leadership that values clarity, initiative and courage

A business that’s growing—and needs the right people to grow with it

🛑 Don’t Apply If:

You avoid conflict or dislike giving feedback

You need micromanaging

You prefer a routine over problem-solving

You think "near enough is good enough"

✅ Do Apply If:

You want a leadership role where you can make a real impact

You enjoy fast-paced work and direct communication

You’re all in on quality, ownership, and helping your team succeed

Ready to lead with clarity, energy and purpose?
Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’re a great fit.