Description:
Orchard 1 Sixty – Full time FRUIT FARM WORKER position
We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking full time Fruit Farm Worker to join our team. This role involves a range of hands-on tasks to support the successful growth, maintenance, and harvesting of multiple apple varieties.
Orchard 1 Sixty is a family-run orchard in Donnybrook, WA, established in 1950. It specializes in apples (Fuji, Granny Smith, Pink Lady), pears, and other seasonal fruits. The orchard sells fresh produce on-site and participates in local events like the Donnybrook Apple Festival.
Key Responsibilities:
· Assist with planting fruit trees, rootstock, and other seasonal crops using hand tools and farm machinery.
· Prepare soil, weed around trees and plants, prune, and thin crops to promote healthy growth and fruit production.
· Apply pesticides and fungicides as required to protect crops from weeds, insects, and diseases.
· Operate and maintain irrigation systems to ensure consistent water supply for optimal crop growth.
· Regularly patrol, inspect, and report on the condition of trees, plants, and fruit to ensure optimal health and yield.
· Select and pick fruit according to quality standards, discarding any damaged or overripe produce.
· Grade, sort, pack, and prepare fruit for transportation and storage.
· Erect and maintain trellises, netting, and other protective structures to support fruit trees and safeguard crops.
· Operate and maintain farm machinery for cultivation, fertilisation, spraying, and harvesting tasks.
· Clean and maintain farm infrastructure, including sheds, fences, irrigation systems, and general farming equipment.
You will report to the Manager.
Qualification requirement: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education (ANZSCO Skill Level 5) - a short period of on-the-job training may be required in addition to or instead of the formal qualification.
Work experience requirement: The successful applicant will have at least 1 year of full-time work experience as a FRUIT FARM WORKER.
If you have a strong work ethic, enjoy working outdoors, and are keen to be part of a dynamic apple-growing operation, we’d love to hear from you!
Additional information:
Full time, salaried position, 38 hours per week, 5 days/week.
Annual Salary: $66k + Superannuation.
Role: FRUIT FARM WORKER
ANZSCO code: 842212
Postcode: 6239
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,000.00 per year
Experience:
- FRUIT FARM WORKER: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 20/04/2025