Farm Hand Orchard

**About Us**

We are a family-owned premium cherry growing business, based in Victoria’s Yarra Valley. We run agri-tourism experiences and supply Australia’s supermarkets, independent grocers, and fresh produce wholesale markets. We also export our produce around the world.

**About the role**

Reporting to our Assistant Orchard Manager, the role is a full-time position.

The role supports landscaping planning and maintenance across our Orchards in Coldstream and Wandin to create an inviting atmosphere for visitors during cherry season (September - February). During this busy period some additional hours may be required from time to time. And availability on weekends necessary.

**What are we looking for?**

**About you**

If you're passionate about agriculture, enjoy working outdoors, and love interacting with people, this could be the role for you.
- You must hold a current driver’s licence.
- Relevant licences and qualifications pertinent to agriculture would be an advantage.
- Sound mechanical knowledge.
- Experience working in a broadacre or irrigated crop environment (preferred)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
- Ability to liaise with management to overcome challenges and address orchard issues.

**Preferred Experience**:

- A demonstrated passion for regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices.
- A desire to innovatively develop best and safe practices, and farming techniques and processes.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience in operating and maintaining a range of modern farming equipment and being a positive member of a work team.

**Our Benefits**:

- A work culture and life balance that values you
- Competitive salary
- A stunning work location where you can enjoy
- Work for one the largest cherry growers in Australia
- Learning and development your career in Agriculture working alongside our experienced team.

**Applicants must have full work rights in Australia**. Thank you for considering with opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you.

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program

Application Question(s):

- How many years' experience do you have as a Farmhand?
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- Do you have permanent full work rights in Australia?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- COLDSTREAM, VIC 3770 (required)

Work Location: In person