Fruit Farm Worker

Fruit Farm Worker – Full-Time Position

Location: Donnybrook, WA
Salary: $71,000 – $83,000 per annum plus superannuation
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

On behalf of Athertons Orchard Pty Ltd, we are seeking a dedicated and reliable Fruit Farm Worker to join our team at our farming operation located in Donnybrook, Western Australia. This is a full-time position offering stability, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to work in a vital sector of Australia’s agriculture industry.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors and assesses the health and condition of fruit crops.
• Manages irrigation systems and water supplies to support fruit crop growth.
• Carries out tasks related to soil preparation, crop care, and maintenance, including planting, thinning, weeding, hoeing, and pruning fruit trees.
• Installs support structures like trellises, as well as protective coverings such as greenhouses, netting, and fencing.
• Cleans, maintains, and operates farm infrastructure and equipment, including sheds, fences, and machinery.
  May apply pesticides to trees, vines, and other crops to manage weeds, pests, fungi, and diseases.
• Pruning and thinning apples
• Checking cool room temperatures and controlled atmosphere levels Co2 and O2
• Help with loading cool rooms and trucks (Forklift experience)
• Demonstrating to new staff, the jobs required.

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About You:

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• At least 1 year of relevant full-time experience working in fruit farming
• Practical knowledge of farm machinery and equipment operation
• A sound understanding of fruit production and maintenance practices
• The ability to work independently in remote or rural settings
• Good physical fitness and a commitment to safe work practices
• A current driver’s licence is highly desirable

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What We Offer:

• Competitive salary ranging from $71,000 to $83,000 per year, plus super
• A full-time, permanent role with long-term career potential
• Supportive team environment with hands-on training
• The opportunity to contribute to a key part of the Australian agriculture industry