Orchard Assistant
2 days ago
The Benefits Start: September 2025$27.89 per hour + Horticulture Award 2020Duration: 4 YearsVariety of interesting rolesFull time workJob Description Our client is an industry leading agribusiness with sophisticated orchard operations located in Hillston and surrounds.
They are currently looking to fill 10 orchard assistant positions across their sites, with work commencing from September 2025 onwards.
You are required to work in orchard environment where you will spend most of your days outdoors.
You will need to be comfortable with getting your hands dirty as well as working in all different climates.
This includes hot, cold, rainy and sunny weather.
You will be a team player who is physically fit and more than able to handle heavy lifting.You will be paid under Horticulture Award 2020, an hourly rate of $27.89 per hour, with a minimum of 38 hours of work, per week.
This will be aligned with the Fair Work Commission's annual reviews, including any increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award rates of pay.
You will be offered between 1-4 years of work with potential to upskill.Key duties include:The orchard assistant will be responsible for a number of duties within an almond farm environment including machinery operation, irrigation tasks general farm hand duties.Importantly, you will also be responsible for machinery maintenance, including.Machine setting, loading and operation.Basic engineering and fault handling.Basic non-trades maintenance involving the use of tools and equipmentOperating, setting up and adjusting maintenance functions including (but not limited to):removing equipment fastenings including use of destructive cutting equipment.running adjustments to production equipment.Orchard HygieneEnsure correct land preparationConduct weed removal and sprayingEnsure branch removal without damaging trees or budsPuring to enhance future yieldCorrect tree pruning to improve access to light and chemical spraysReduce tree damage by removing branchesOrchard Sprays to enhance tree healthMix correct chemical dosageEnsure correct spray pattern and tractor speedAssess correct tree coverage and troubleshoot poor tree coveragePest and disease Identification controlIdentify and report distressed treesIdentify and report basic pest and disease sprays Characteristics and Aptitudes:To be considered for the roles, it's important you are committed to maintaining animal welfare standards and meet the following criteria:Comfortable working in an outdoor farming environmentGood communication skills and able to follow instructionsNo asthma or dust allergiesPhysically fit and comfortable in carrying out labour intensive dutiesComfortable working in hot, cold, rainy and sunny weather.Able to follow directions and work unsupervised whilst showing high levels of initiativeA team player and happy working with a multicultural teamChoose Agri Labour AustraliaAgri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory.
Proudly representing major agribusiness, large primary producers, rural operators and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency.
Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our client's businesses and our candidate's careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice and support.If you believe you're a great fit for the role, click 'Apply Now'.
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