Orchard Assistant

Orchard Assistant

Full-Time On-site
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We're looking for a practical, reliable farm hand to help run a 9-acre native citrus orchard just outside Bendigo. You'll work mostly on your own, across plant care, irrigation and general farm infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

  • Plant care: watering, mulching, weeding, monitoring tree health and flagging pest or disease issues
  • Irrigation: running and adjusting schedules, checking lines and drippers, finding and fixing leaks, maintaining pumps and filters
  • Fencing: installing, repairing and maintaining fences and gates
  • Welding: general repairs and small fabrication jobs around the farm
  • General farm maintenance and other duties as needed

About you

  • Hands-on experience with irrigation, fencing and welding
  • Current driver's licence and own transport
  • Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
  • Reliable, self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
  • Orchard or horticulture experience (nice to have)
  • ChemCert or chemical handling experience (nice to have)
  • Tractor and small machinery experience (nice to have)

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Contact Details:

Silverfox Management Recruitment Team