Agricultural Laborer

Position: Agricultural Laborer

Matt's Patch is a family-owned farm in Northern Territory, Australia, specializing in growing and supplying tropical fruits like Papaya, Banana, and Passionfruit to local and interstate distributors.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced agricultural laborer to join our team. As an agricultural laborer, you will be responsible for planting and producing crops, fruits, and vegetables using routine tasks and traditional farming methods.

Main Responsibilities:

• Preparation of soil for planting crops and seedlings.
• Operate farm machines and equipment for cultivating and spraying fruit and vegetables.
• Proper use of chemicals to control the growth of weeds and harmful insects.
• Use of irrigation water supply system for crop growth.
• Selecting, picking, and discarding fruit and vegetables according to quality control.
• Grade, sort, bunch, and pack produce into containers and load onto trucks.
• Build trellises for climbing vegetables and vines.
• Maintain crops, fruits, and vegetables by weeding and pruning.

Requirements:

• Demonstrate knowledge in propagation, seeding, cutting, and potentially tissue culture.
• Demonstrate ability to use farm equipment, including tractors, quadbikes, trimmers, and small trucks.
• Demonstrate capable of physically hard work in hot humid conditions at an acceptable pace.
• Demonstrate ability to learn and work in multiple crops, seedlings, vines and trees.
• Demonstrate ability to set up and maintain irrigation systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pest sprays and the ability to use spray equipment.
• Demonstrate at least 3 years of relevant farming experience.

Benefits:

Accommodation is available on site for a fee (dormitory or private room) with share kitchen, living, bathrooms, and laundry.

There are rental properties in the district.

The annual salary for this position is $63,000.00 AUD, reflecting the company's commitment to providing fair compensation for skilled and experienced agricultural laborers.