Casual Technical Assistant - Citrus

Costa Group; Mildura; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Costa Group is seeking a motivated Technical Assistant to support citrus production across the Sunraysia region. The role involves field-based orchard monitoring, data collection, and reporting to optimise crop outcomes.

You will gather information in the orchard, support harvest planning, and contribute to data-driven decisions while working across multiple farm locations and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and methodical data recording.
• Interest in horticulture, agriculture, or citrus production.
• Ability to work independently across multiple farm locations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Intermediate computer skills and comfort with mobile devices and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor orchards and assess crop development.
• Conduct regular orchard inspections and pest monitoring.
• Assist with harvest readiness assessments and crop forecasting.
• Collect and record data to support quality decisions.
• Assist with reporting and data-driven production planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Data collection

Horticulture interest

Job description

Costa is a global leading grower, packer, and marketer ofpremium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on acommitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability across every part ofour business.

Costa's Citrus Operations are located throughout the Sunraysia region, with major farming operations at Trentham Cliffs (NSW) and Nangiloc & Colignan (VIC). Producing premium citrus varieties across world-class orchards, Costa is committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high-quality fruit to customers across Australia and internationally.

Costa is a global leading grower, packer, and marketer ofpremium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on acommitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability across every part ofour business.

Costa's Citrus Operations are located throughout the Sunraysia region, with major farming operations at Trentham Cliffs (NSW) and Nangiloc & Colignan (VIC). Producing premium citrus varieties across world-class orchards, Costa is committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high-quality fruit to customers across Australia and internationally.

Why Join Costa?
At Costa, our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join our team, you'll become part of Australia's leading grower, packer, and marketer of fresh produce.

• Learning & Development – Ongoing opportunities for training, skill development, and career progression.
• Supportive Team Culture – Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.
• Recognition & Rewards – Enjoy regular site activities, employee recognition programs, and rewards for outstanding performance.
• Meaningful Work – Contribute directly to the production of premium citrus fruit and support informed decision-making through quality data collection and reporting.
• Regional Lifestyle – Work across some of the Sunraysia region's most innovative citrus operations while enjoying a fantastic regional lifestyle.

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Assistant to support our Citrus Production team across the Sunraysia region.

This hands-on field-based role will assist with orchard monitoring, crop assessments, data collection, and reporting activities that support citrus production, fruit quality, and harvest planning. The successful candidate will spend significant time in the orchard gathering information that helps drive production decisions and optimise crop outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Orchard Monitoring andCrop Assessment
• Conduct regular orchardinspections across citrus production areas.
• Monitor crop developmentand fruit maturity.
• Pest monitoring
• Assist with harvestreadiness assessments and crop forecasting activities.
• Sampling and DataCollection
• Monitor fruit size

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to collecting and recording data.
• An interest in horticulture, agriculture, or citrus production.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks across multiple farm locations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Intermediate computer skills and confidence using mobile devices and reporting systems.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety.
• A current driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Good physical fitness and the ability to walk orchards and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Desirable

• Previous experience in horticulture, citrus, crop monitoring, or related industries.
• Experience with data collection, reporting, or production monitoring.
• Knowledge of citrus production systems or pest monitoring programs.