Get to Know Us
At Stahmann Webster, our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business as well as building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent.
Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lie at the heart of our values.
- Growth mindset – We challenge ourselves and each other to never be standing still, we consistently strive to do things better.
- Empowered – We relish the prospect to enrich and enlarge our roles, gripping autonomy and freedoms that matter.
- Resilient – We approach all challenges with positivity and determination, viewing every setback as temporary and surmountable.
- Connected – We are united around a shared purpose and never hesitate to support people in other parts of the business to be successful.
- Humble – We are dedicated to serving each other and always put the team first.
Sound like you? Here is what you should know…
About the role
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Carrying out scheduled irrigation and repairs to irrigation equipment, as required
- Operating machinery that you are trained and/or licenced to operate such as spray, pruning, harvesting and plant equipment
- Performing tree maintenance duties and ground maintenance work
- Maintaining records
- Maintaining plant, tools and equipment on farm
Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience:
- Be versatile to work weekends and shift work when required
- Willingness to learn and engage in all aspects of the walnut farming operation
- A valid driver's licence
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work independently and without supervision
- Commitment to safety
- A chem cert or willingness to obtain one
- A positive “can do, will do” attitude
Desirable:
- Previous irrigation experience
What We Are Offering
- Competitive wages
- A permanent position
- Remote Area Housing salary packaging benefits
- Enjoy an affordable, country lifestyle – We have roles available at two locations, our Avondale Orchard, which is a 30-minute drive from Griffith NSW, and our Tabbita Orchard which is a 35-minute drive from Griffith NSW, a diverse and vibrant agricultural town in the Riverina Region of southern NSW.
We Invest in You
- To develop your skills and safety knowledge – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses.
- To support your family and meet your personal goals – with financial or in-kind assistance in times of need and through the Stahmann Webster Be Your Best program.
Build a long-term career in agriculture
- Career development opportunities – 80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internally in our fast-growing business.
- Exceptional job security – our size and scope and long-term investment horizon provide opportunities for rewarding, long-term careers.
Make a difference
- Have your say – we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and to the business by contributing our surveys.
- Be a part of a bigger purpose – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives.
And so much more!
- Attractive SW Paid Parental Leave Policy – we support our new parents with an attractive SW Paid Parental Leave policy that supports both eligible primary and secondary carers.
- The People’s Pantry – we provide a pantry of food items available to you whenever you need a little something to keep you going.
- Feel supported at work – we understand that sometimes “life-happens” and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally.
- Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace – our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate all of our communities, whether local or from around the country and around the world.
- Opportunity to travel – your role may offer opportunity, if you wish, for you to travel between our sites and experience different parts of Australia and our business.
What You Should Know About Our Operations
Our business is widespread, growing walnuts and almonds in the Riverina Region in New South Wales, pecans in Moree and macadamias, avocados, and mangoes in Bundaberg, Queensland. In addition to fruit and nut growing, we also operate apiaries located in Temora, Nowra and Dubbo.
Off the paddock, we operate nut processing and packing facilities in Leeton, Toowoomba and Bundaberg as well as fruit packing and processing in Bundaberg. In addition, our shared services teams (Finance, Sales, ESG, Safety and People & Culture) are located across all of our sites as well as the Brisbane, Melbourne and Griffith offices.
At Stahmann Webster, we are committed to the planet and the people we serve. Through research, innovation, and technology we strive to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices throughout all of our operations.
Read more about our ESG Commitment on our website: www.stahmannwebster.com.au/esg-and-sustainability/
Not sure if this is the right role for you?
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at hr@stahmannwebster.com.au.
If this role is not exactly what you’re looking for but you would still love to work with us, please email us or complete the expression of interest form on our website linked below.
https://stahmannwebster.com.au/contact/employment/
HONOUR OUR LEGACY. BUILD OUR FUTURE.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $31.07 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 44 per week
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person