Almond Yield Assessment Assistant

Workabout Australia; Mildura; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Transport provided

Meals provided

Seasonal work

Hands-on experience

Travel across VIC/NSW

Job summary

Workabout Australia seeks Almond Yield Assessment Assistants for a 6-week period in Mildura, VIC, with travel to orchards across Victoria and NSW. You will count nuts on trees and record data in an active outdoor setting, contributing to an annual yield program.

Based in Mildura with interstate travel as required; accommodation, transport and meals are provided along with award entitlements. A hands-on role offering practical almond industry exposure.

Qualifications

• Able to carry out physical outdoor work for extended periods.
• Comfortable using ladders safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to count and record field information.
• Follow instructions and established assessment procedures.
• Own vehicle or reliable transport to meet points is essential.
• Willingness to travel between farm locations, including NSW.
• Previous orchard or agricultural experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct almond yield assessments across blocks.
• Count and record nuts on trees.
• Use ladders safely to access trees and complete counts.
• Record field data clearly and accurately.
• Travel between orchard locations in Victoria and New South Wales as required.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and maintain safe practices.

Skills

Outdoor physical work

Ladder safety

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Own transport

Travel willingness

Travel to NSW

Agriculture experience helpful

Health and safety

Job description

The benefits

• Start: ASAP
• $33.05 per hour + penalty rates
• Duration: Approx. 6 weeks
• VIC-based with interstate travel. Accommodation, transport and meals provided
• Great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the almond and nut industry
• Varied outdoor work across established almond orchards in Victoria and NSW

Job description

The Role

We are seeking reliable and detail-focused Almond Yield Assessment Assistants to support an annual yield assessment program based in Mildura, VIC, with travel to orchard locations across Victoria and New South Wales as required.

Working within the almond and horticulture industry, you will join a hands-on field team responsible for assessing almond crops by counting nuts on selected trees and accurately recording field data. This is an active outdoor role in a practical orchard environment, offering steady hourly work and valuable exposure to the nut-growing industry.

Based in Mildura – Victoria, with interstate travel when required. Where travel is required, accommodation, transport and meals are provided, in addition to any applicable Award entitlements. Workers will meet in Mildura, and the company will provide transportation assistance to travel between the orchards.

Key Responsibilities

You will assist with collecting accurate crop information that supports almond yield assessments across multiple orchard locations. Attention to detail, safe work practices and the ability to follow established assessment procedures are important to succeeding in this role.

• Conduct almond yield assessments across selected orchard blocks
• Count and accurately record nuts on selected trees
• Use ladders safely to access trees and complete nut counts
• Record field data clearly and accurately
• Follow established assessment procedures and supervisor instructions
• Travel between orchard locations in Victoria and New South Wales as required
• Work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Maintain safe work practices throughout all assessment activities
• Complete other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors

Benefits

• $33.05 per hour plus applicable penalty rates
• Approximately 6 weeks of seasonal employment
• Approximately 38 hours per week, providing steady working hours and hourly pay
• Based in Victoria, with interstate travel when required. Where travel is required, accommodation, transport and meals are provided, in addition to any applicable Award entitlements.
• Opportunity to build practical experience and step into the almond and broader nut industry
• Work across a variety of orchard locations as part of an experienced agricultural team

Your Skills & Experience

• Able to carry out physical outdoor work for extended periods, including walking, bending and working in varying weather
• Comfortable and confident using ladders safely
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately count and record field information
• Able to follow instructions and established assessment procedures
• Own vehicle or reliable transport to meet point is essential
• Ability and willingness to travel between farm locations
• Willing and available to travel between farm locations, including orchards in New South Wales
• Previous orchard, farm, horticulture or agricultural experience is advantageous but not essential
• Commitment to workplace health and safety

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