Casual Orchard Hands
Stahmann Webster Griffith, New South Wales
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Job Description
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…
About the role
We are seeking casual orchard hands to assist with our 2025 spray season
Duties include but are not limited to:
-Operating various machinery that you are trained and/or licenced to operate
-Groundwork such as collecting and removing of branches from walnut trees
-General cleaning duties
-Manual handling
-Maintaining records, as required
-Maintaining plant, tools and equipment on farm
To be successful in this role you will:
-Display a positive “can do, will do” attitude
-Be prepared to work outdoors
-Be flexible to work shift work and weekends as required
-Demonstrate effective communication skills
-Work effectively as part of a team
-Work independently and without supervision
-Demonstrate commitment to safety first culture
-Carry out responsibilities with due care and responsibility
-Hold a valid driver's licence
What We Are Offering
Competitive wages: 30+ per hour plus overtime and penalty rates
Enjoy an affordable, country lifestyle – Work location in 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!
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 .
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.
Postcode: 2680 (Griffith, New South Wales)
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Stahmann Webster
Member since: September 2025
Employer's email matches the stahmannwebster.com.au website.
Description:
At Stahmann Webster we pride ourselves on being farm-to-table producers of world class tree nuts, bees and tropical fruits. With a history stretching back almost 200 years, we are one of Australia’s oldest companies and a pioneer of the tree nut industry in this country.
Our diverse team of dedicated people has been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders we take pride in our past and draw on a depth of experience, while continuing to develop our team and hone our techniques. Research, innovation and technology aid and challenge us to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices.
We are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business and to building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent. Our commitment to safety, our people and our community lies at the heart of our values.
Stahmann Webster runs farming and processing operations and adminis
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Farming, Animals & Conservation