At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for young almond trees and assist with technical orchard activities.
- Company: Join Agri Labour Australia, a leading name in agribusiness recruitment.
- Benefits: Earn $33.05 per hour, with potential ongoing employment and penalty rates.
- Other info: Opportunity to continue into the almond harvest for broader experience.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic outdoor environment while developing practical skills.
- Qualifications: Physically fit, reliable, and motivated to learn; previous experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 33.05 - 33.05 $ per hour.
- Varied hands-on role combining young tree care and technical orchard work
- Opportunity to build practical skills within a large-scale almond operation
- Potential to continue into the upcoming almond harvest for broader experience
The Role
We are seeking a reliable and motivated Almond Orchard Worker to join a large-scale almond farming operation in Hillston, NSW.
Working within the almond and horticulture industry, this is a varied outdoor role combining Young Tree Care for approximately two days per week with Technical Orchard Care for approximately three days per week.
You will work in an active orchard environment where attention to detail, safe work practices and teamwork are important.
The role is classified at Level 2 and would suit someone who enjoys practical outdoor work and is interested in developing their skills across almond orchard operations.
For the right candidate, there may also be an opportunity to continue through the upcoming almond harvest, providing additional work and valuable exposure to harvest activities.
Key Responsibilities
You will support the ongoing health, development and maintenance of young almond trees while assisting with broader technical orchard activities.
The role requires careful observation, practical problem-solving and the ability to identify and report issues that may affect tree performance.
- Care for newly planted and young almond trees
- Check young trees for overall health, growth and development
- Train and support young trees to encourage correct growth
- Remove unwanted shoots and suckers as directed
- Check tree guards, stakes and ties and make adjustments where required
- Identify damaged, stressed or unhealthy trees and report concerns
- Check irrigation around young trees and identify blocked, damaged or poorly performing emitters
- Complete basic weed management and general orchard maintenance around young trees
- Assist with replacement tree planting where required
- Record and report orchard issues to supervisors
- Assist with technical orchard care duties as directed
- Follow orchard procedures, safety requirements and supervisor instructions
- Complete other general orchard duties as required
- $33.05 per hour plus applicable penalty rates
- Potentially ongoing employment for the right candidate
- Approximately 38 hours per week
- Opportunity to gain experience across both young tree care and technical orchard operations
- Potential to continue into the almond harvest and broaden your practical experience
- Outdoor role within a large-scale agricultural operation with a strong focus on safety and teamwork
- Your Skills & Experience
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
- Comfortable completing a combination of manual and technical orchard duties
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and report problems
- Able to follow instructions, orchard procedures and safe work practices
- Reliable, punctual and motivated to contribute to day-to-day orchard operations
- Previous orchard, horticulture, farm or agricultural experience is advantageous but not essential
- Willingness to learn and develop practical skills within almond production
- Choose Agri Labour Australia
Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory.
Proudly representing major agribusinesses, 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 clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.
Almond Orchard Worker - Hillston, NSW in Griffith employer: AgriLabour
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