Careers
We enable safe and productive work
- We prioritise safety and wellbeing.
- Our people are empowered to work autonomously, supported by leaders.
- We invest in technology and skills for continued future growth.
We partner for mutual value
- We live by our Values of Trusting, Safe, Collaborative & Courageous.
- We work with our customers & partners to create mutual value.
- We aspire for a workplace where everyone belongs, everyone is valued and everyone has equal opportunity.
We help our people and our business grow
- We care deeply about the long-term success of our business.
- We provide meaningful benefits, rewards and recognition.
- We invest in training, learning and development and help people expand their careers.
We are driven by our purpose
- We take pride in our trusted brands and products.
- We make a difference by contributing to the community and protecting our environment.
- Doing good is deeply ingrained in our company heritage.
Join Our Team
Bakery & Operations
Our Daily Bakers and Creators are the heart of our organisation. Located in our bakeries and operating sites, you will be responsible for creating our high-quality products every day, through roles like production operators, maintenance fitters, electricians, and warehouse operations.
Sales & Merchandising
Our Baking Ambassadors help ensure our delicious fresh breads and bakery snacks make their way to your local retailer every day. Our sales and merchandising roles are critical in partnering with our valued customers, like major supermarket operations and food outlets, to deliver the best value and quality to our consumers.
Head Office & Corporate
What Our People Have to Say
From the moment I joined, I sensed this was a company that values people deeply and respects each team member's contributions. This foundational respect permeates every aspect of our work environment, creating a sense of belonging and purpose. There is a strong collaborative spirit and I've had the privilege of working alongside dedicated colleagues who share a commitment to excellence. Together, we've implemented strategies that have enhanced efficiency in our production and dispatch processes. This collaborative approach not only drives results but also creates a sense of camaraderie that makes every day enjoyable.
I have worked at Tip Top Bakeries for 20 years, starting in Sales and then moving on to Marketing and Innovation. I have always felt challenged and engaged in my roles as my leaders at Tip Top have worked with me to develop my skills and grow my career. I feel privileged to have had many opportunities all while enjoying high flexibility in my work and life, as the busy mother of three children.
The Tip Top Bakeries culture is fantastic. There is a strong belief in keeping everyone connected and safe, and valuing each other’s contributions. I learned that curious questions are never ignored in this business. I’ve had great opportunities here to develop my career over the past 4+ years through involvement in projects and support from my leaders, and I look forward to seeing where my journey here takes me to! My favourite Tip Top product is Abbotts’ Dark Rye with Peanut Butter and Jam!
I started off with Tip Top as an Operator in 2009 after finishing my Bakers Apprenticeship at a local bakery. I then progressed to relief Team Leadership, then became a fulltime Team Leader. In 2021, I became Production Roll Line Supervisor. I love the diverse cultures and working ethic at Tip Top. We all work together for one purpose - great quality bread for our customers. What’s important to me is the push for safety at Tip Top, all employees should be safe at work providing for their families and also providing quality bread for our customers to enjoy.
I enjoy working at Tip Top as an essential worker because it makes me happy to know that Australian consumers choose Tip Top bread as their product of choice. I’ve worked at Tip Top for 7 years now. It has helped me gain many skills that I can use as a Machine Operator such as team communications. To me, Tip Top is very important because the company provides security for me and my livelihood.
I love working for Tip Top because it's not just a job for me, it's a passion. I enjoy the challenge that each day brings, as no day is ever the same. I also love that I am treated with respect and always appreciated. I have been with Tip Top for just over a year. I started as a casual merchandiser, filling in whenever needed and now I am a Part-Time merchandiser with my own run. It’s important for me to have the flexibility to balance work life and home life.
Tip Top has a great culture. I have grown a great deal over the past thirteen years, gained new skills and always had the support of coworkers and management. I started as a Casual Merchandiser in 2010 and moved into a permanent part-time role a few years later. I started doing relief work for my Area Sales Manager, and then moved into the Weekend Coordinator role in 2021. I was offered a full-time Area Sales Manager role in late 2022. Tip Top has a great working environment. Safety is our main focus. I enjoy working with talented people who are always willing to offer their expertise.
Our Benefits
Rewards and Recognition
Goodness deserves to be recognised. That’s why we’re always looking to reward your passion, commitment, and performance at Tip Top Bakeries. We love to thank our people for their efforts in creating everyday moments of goodness, and role modelling our company values of Safe, Courageous, Trusting and Collaborative. This includes:
- Individual ‘in the moment’ recognition – Everyday Moments of Goodness
- Annual awards – Values Leaders of the Year, Baker’s Best team Awards, and Frontline Leader of the Year Awards for Sales and Operations
- 'Golden Moments' Reward Platform with access to rewards and discounts at hundreds of retailers
Wellbeing Focus
At Tip Top Bakeries, we believe nothing is more important than our health, wellbeing and safety. At the heart of this is our Employee Assistance Program through TELUS Health which is available to support our employees 24/7. We also provide access to a wide range of wellness-based services including physiotherapy services, health assessments, strength building programs, as well as extensive risk reduction and wellbeing resources to help you take the best possible care of yourself – before, during and after work hours.
Flexible Work
Work is a big part of life, but we know there are other parts too. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your Tip Top Bakeries career with personal commitments such as family, study and community involvement. This includes hybrid work locations, part-time work, job sharing, flexible working hours, telecommuting, extended unpaid leave and ‘purchased’ additional leave.
Parental Support
Tip Top Bakeries is proud to be a family-friendly business. We know raising a family can place added demands on parents and carers, so we’ve enhanced our policies to assist families and support your career and your life. This includes:
- 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks of paid leave for partner carers.
- We pay the employer contribution to Superannuation/Kiwisaver during unpaid parental leave for up to 40 weeks.
- To ease the transition back to work after a period of parental leave as the primary carer, we offer one paid day off work each week for the first 12 weeks.
- New parents will be able to attend a First Aid for Families course to learn vital lifesaving skills to provide first aid to babies and children.
Career Growth
Every career is a journey. We want to play an active part in yours by helping you grow your skills, experience, and qualifications. We invest in our people through a broad range of career development opportunities including promotions, secondments, and opportunities to work on cross-business projects. We are passionate about developing our people and sharing our knowledge, so we offer an extensive range of internal training and development programs. We can also provide you with financial support and assistance towards approved study pathways, as well as traineeship and apprenticeship programs. Domestic and international career opportunities are also available through our global parent organisations, George Weston Foods, and Associated British Foods plc.
Community Caring & Volunteering
Tip Top Bakeries has been supporting Australian and New Zealand communities for generations. Today we continue to share our expertise, skills, and resources through a range of positive community partnerships. We encourage and support our people to give back to their local communities through fundraising and two days of paid volunteering leave each year. Tip Top Bakeries also directly supports a number of charity partners and community initiatives through our ‘Caring Everyday’ program, including our National Partners Foodbank in Australia and KidsCan in New Zealand.
At Tip Top Bakeries, Everyone Belongs
We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori and Pasifika, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.
We want to get to know you in the best possible way and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Throughout your recruitment journey, please let us know how we can help to provide a positive, barrier-free process for you.
Our Recruitment Process
Advertise & Screen
Tip Top Bakeries roles are always advertised across multiple platforms. If your application meets the criteria, our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch for an initial interview over the phone.
Interviews
We want to get to know you and give you the opportunity to meet some of our leaders. Depending on the role, this may be face-to-face or virtual interviews, ‘walk and talk’ site tours or even a combination of both.
Employment Checks
We’ll typically conduct two reference checks, as well as other things as required like medicals, background and qualification checks, depending on the role.
Offer
You’ll receive a verbal offer from our Talent Acquisition team, followed by a written contract shortly after.
Top Tips
We love hearing from applicants who have taken the time to construct a clear and effective resume. Try to make sure yours is a true reflection of your skills and experience, and gives us a strong idea of your reasons for applying.
Looking for clues of what to include? Our job ads contain details about the specific experience, skills and education required. Thinking about these and highlighting them in your resume will help you present your potential to us in the best way possible!
We care about who you are, not just what you can do. We also we want to give you the opportunity to understand us better. It’s a great idea to do a little research beforehand, and have some questions ready so we can make sure together we’re a great fit. We’ll also have some questions for you to help us get to know your approach and thinking in different situations.
Remember this is a two-way process. It’s an important decision for you, as well as for us, so please take time to learn about us and get to know our business and our people through the recruitment process.