Senior Maintenance Officer

This is an opportunity for a Senior Maintenance Officer to join our Avondale Orchard maintenance team. This role is pivotal to our Avondale operation. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who is motivated to apply strong mechanical knowledge and leadership skills in a dynamic workshop environment. This role will require prioritising and overseeing workshop activities as well as supporting and training the Junior Maintenance Officer. You will be flexible to be on call, as required, to carry out maintenance involved in shift work through harvest and seasonal periods. Overtime and weekend work is available in this role, if desired. 

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Current driver’s licence 
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge (trade certificate not essential)
• Demonstrated experience in training and supervising employees 
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining and repairing farming plant and equipment 
• A proven track record in prioritising, managing, and adhering to a programmed maintenance schedule
• Demonstrated experience using computer programs such as excel to record and report maintenance activities
• Demonstrated experience with metal fabrication, welding, oxy acetylene and lathe work as required to facilitate the above maintenance tasks
• Strong attention and adherence to all Company safety policies and procedures

• Competitive hourly rate: $36+ per hour plus overtime and penalty rates. 
• Tool of trade vehicle provided for travel to, from and on the Orchard.
• Enjoy an affordable, country lifestyle – our Avondale Orchard is located 45km from Griffith, a peaceful agricultural town of 27,000 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 contribute to our regular engagement 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.

At Stahmann Webster, we pride ourselves on being farm-to-table producers of world class pecans, walnuts, macadamias, and almonds. 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 have 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, to our people and to our community lies at the heart of our values.

Stahmann Webster runs farming and processing operations and administration offices in Queensland (Bundaberg and Toowoomba), NSW (Moree and the Riverina) and Tasmania (Swansea) and employs up to 300 people nationally with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds.

Values-based organisation

At Stahmann Webster our values lie at the heart of all of our decisions. 

• 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. 

Relocating for this role? Talk to us about how we may be able to assist you. 

If you would like to play a key role in the journey at Stahmann Webster, please submit your application via SEEK.

Any queries regarding the role, please reach out to us at **@stahmannwebster.com.au.