Orchard Hand - Walnut Farming

Stahmann Webster; Leeton; Presencial; AUD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Permanent position

Remote area housing salary packaging

Descripción de la vacante

Stahmann Webster in Leeton, NSW is seeking an Orchard Hand to join our Walnut Orchard team. You will operate machinery, assist with irrigation and perform tree and ground maintenance, while keeping accurate farming records.

The role is permanent with competitive wages and benefits, including remote area housing salary packaging. A safe, team‑oriented, country lifestyle awaits in the Riverina region.

Formación

• Previous farming experience is required.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime during harvest.
• Hold a current driver’s license.
• Able to communicate effectively and work in a team.
• Commitment to safety first culture.
• Chem certification or willingness to obtain one with us.

Responsabilidades

• Operate orchard machinery including spray, pruning, harvesting and general equipment.
• Irrigation duties and repairs to drip irrigation equipment.
• Perform tree maintenance and ground maintenance tasks.
• Maintain farming operation records.
• Maintain plant, tools and equipment on farm.

Conocimientos

Farming experience

Weekend/shift flexibility

Driver's license

Effective communication

Teamwork and independence

Safety culture

Educación

Chem cert

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an Orchard Hand to join our team at the Leeton orchard.

About the role

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Operating machinery such as spray, pruning, harvesting and general plant and equipment
• Carrying out scheduled irrigation and repairs to drip irrigation equipment when required
• Performing tree maintenance duties and ground maintenance work
• Maintaining farming operation records
• Maintaining plant, tools and equipment on farm

Essential Criteria:

• Previous farming experience

• Be flexible to work on weekends and shift work when required
• Be willing to work overtime during our annual harvest season

• Hold a current driver's licence
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work independently without supervision

• Commitment to safety first culture

• Hold a chem cert or be willing to obtain one with us

What We Are Offering

• Competitive wages
• A permanent position
• Remote Area Housing salary packaging benefits
• An affordable, country lifestyle – our Leeton Walnut Orchard is located in Leeton, a diverse and vibrant agricultural town in the Riverina Region of southern NSW.

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 opportunity 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…

We Invest in You

• To develop your skills and safety knowledge– we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses.

Build a long-term career in agriculture

• Career development opportunities –80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internallyin 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 andmacadamias, avocados, and mangoesin Bundaberg, Queensland. In addition to fruit and nut growing, we also operate apiaries located in Temora, Nowra and Dubbo.

Off the paddock, we operatenut 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.

Not sure if this is the right role for you?

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at **@stahmannwebster.com.au.

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