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We are Australia’s largest sugar miller
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Mills
Mills
We own eight sugar mills in the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Plane Creek regions of Queensland.
Cane transport
Cane transport
We operate Queensland's third largest rail network boasting 1,600km of track, a fleet of 80 locomotives and 18,000 cane bins.
Molasses
Molasses
We produce molasses as part of the sugar manufacturing process.
Farms
Farms
We farm about 6,600 hectares of agricultural land in Queensland, producing around 500,000 tonnes of cane.
Sugar manufacturing
Sugar manufacturing
We are Australia’s largest raw sugar producer, with eight factories in North and Central Queensland producing more than half of Australia's raw sugar.
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Sugar marketing
Sugar marketing
We sell and ship the sugar we make all over the globe. We are part of the Wilmar International group - one of the world’s largest sugar traders.
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Raw sugar

 Raw sugar production is the core of our business. We are Australia’s largest producer and have a proven commitment to innovation, sustainability and safety.

We own and operate eight sugar mills in North and Central Queensland and together they manufacture more than half of Australia’s raw sugar. Each year we crush about 15 million tonnes of sugarcane to make more than two million tonnes of raw sugar. About 80 per cent of the raw sugar we produce is shipped to overseas markets.

As part of the sugar manufacturing process, our mills produce:
Bagasse – the fibrous material left after the cane has been crushed
Molasses – the syrup remaining after sugar crystals have been formed.

Bagasse and molasses are both turned into renewable energy products. Bagasse is burnt in large boilers to generate steam to power our factory processes, as well as additional electricity for the national power grid. Molasses is fermented in a unique biostil process to produce ethanol for fuel and other products.

We operate one of Queensland’s largest rail networks to transport sugarcane to our mills.

We also manage our own farms that supply sugarcane to our mills and contribute heavily to industry research and development.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about how we can do better as a business and build a great work environment.  

We are particularly interested to hear your new and innovative ideas.  

Please provide your feedback through the below form. All submissions will go to our P&C team to review.

You can choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous. You are encouraged to leave your name so a member of the P&C team can follow up with you, if required. 

Submissions will be reviewed every few weeks.

If your issue requires urgent attention, please report it through your manager/supervisor or directly with a member of the P&C team.

Similarly, if you have a grievance, this must be directed to your manager/supervisor or our Workplace Relations team, via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thank you for taking the time to recognise a colleague or team for their commitment to our Wilmar values.

At the end of each month, we will review the nominations and announce the winners in each of our six values categories.  

Please complete the nomination form below.

Our virtual tours let you step inside a working sugar mill without leaving home.

You can take a journey through the sugar-making process and see how sugarcane is transformed into raw sugar, or just check out the parts of the factory that interest you most.

We created these virtual tours to meet the demand for an interactive, online visitor experience. They're also an opportunity to showcase our operations and the sugar industry more broadly.

We have two VR tours in our library: Macknade Mill in the Herbert region and Pioneer Mill in the Burdekin region. Step inside and take a look around.

Macknade Mill
Macknade Mill
Macknade Mill, located in the Herbert region, is the oldest continuously operating sugar mill in Australia. It's also the only mill to have a golf course within its grounds. The factory processes an average of 1.5 million tonnes of sugarcane each year to manufacture about 191,000 tonnes of raw sugar. Come check it out.
Pioneer Mill
Pioneer Mill
Pioneer Mill, located in the Burdekin region, has been in operation since 1884. It processes an average of 1.7 million tonnes of sugarcane each year to manufacture about 260,000 tonnes of raw sugar. It also has a large powerhouse that generates green energy for Queensland homes. Take a look around.

You know what it takes to be 'One of us'.

If you refer a new candidate for an eligible role between now and 30 June 2025, you could earn up to $5,000*.

Our referral program - $5,000 ($2,000 + $3,000)*

All employees can refer a friend for an eligible wages position as part of our referral program.

  • If you refer a candidate for a permanent role, you will receive $2,000* after the referred employee completes their second successful week / second rostered rotation. You will receive a further $3,000* after the employee successfully** completes six months of employment with us.
  • If you refer a candidate for a seasonal role, you will receive $2,000* after the referred employee completes their second successful week / second rostered rotation. You will receive a further $3,000* after the employee successfully** completes a full season with us.

*All payments subject to taxation and superannuation.
**Successfully refers to an employee meeting all minimum performance requirements with the business.

NOTE: Members of the Sugar and Renewables Leadership Team and personnel in the People & Culture team may not participate.

 

 

How it works:

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STEP 1: Spread the word 

If you know someone who would be a great fit for one of our roles, tell them to apply. Make sure they list you as their 'Wilmar Referrer' when they apply online.

Visit the Wilmar careers page on our Wilmar Sugar ANZ website to view current job opportunities.

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STEP 2: The process

Your referred candidate will go through a standard recruitment process.

If they're hired, and you meet the eligibility requirements, you'll be eligible for the referral payment.

Check out our FAQs for more details around eligibility criteria.

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STEP 3: Reap the rewards

In most cases, you'll receive your referral payment* in two parts:

  • $2,000 after the referred employee successfully completes their second week / second rostered rotation
  • $3,000 after the referred employee successfully completes six months of employment or a full season with us.

Payments will be made by electronic deposit into your nominated bank account via payroll's standard pay run, following confirmation that the qualifying period has been completed.

*All payments subject to superannuation and taxation.

NOTE: Referral payment arrangements are subject to change, depending on business needs.

Who can participate?

All Wilmar Sugar and Renewables employees are eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Program, except for members of the Sugar and Renewables Leadership Team and personnel in the People & Culture team.

See the FAQs for full terms and conditions prior to referring a candidate. If you have questions, please reach out to your People & Culture representative.

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