Fruit Farm Technician: Lime & Lychee Orchard Expert

Job2Go Pty Ltd; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Job2Go Pty Ltd is seeking Fruit Farm Workers for a farm in Paddy's Green, Mareeba. Duties include irrigation monitoring, soil fertilisation, pruning, chemical application, tree planting, and harvest support. The role requires AQF Certificate III or higher and at least one year of fruit farming experience on a large commercial site.

Transport and licence are needed. This full‑time position offers AUD 70,000–78,000 per year plus superannuation, with potential to work across multiple crops

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or higher is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Fruit Farm Worker.
• Experience with limes, lychees or other crops on large commercial scale (300 acres) is desirable.
• Knowledge of applying chemicals to control weeds, insects and fungi.
• Ability to operate farm machinery and supervise packing as needed.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet standards.
• Knowledge of pack shed operations and QA is desirable.
• Experience in lime orchards is desirable.
• Own transport and driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Check irrigation channels to ensure adequate water for trees.
• Ensure soil is fertilised and trees are pruned regularly.
• Apply chemicals/pesticides to trees as needed.
• Plant new trees using tools or machinery per farm manager.
• Assist with harvesting when necessary using farming machinery.
• Other duties related to tree and soil care as directed by farm manager.

Skills

Farm experience

Teamwork

Machinery operation

Self-management

Education

AQF Certificate III or higher

Tools

Line packing machines

Forklifts

Tractors

Sprayers

Job description

Job2Go Pty Ltd is seeking Fruit Farm Workers for a farm in Paddy's Green, Mareeba. Duties include irrigation monitoring, soil fertilisation, pruning, chemical application, tree planting, and harvest support. The role requires AQF Certificate III or higher and at least one year of fruit farming experience on a large commercial site.

Transport and licence are needed. This full‑time position offers AUD 70,000–78,000 per year plus superannuation, with potential to work across multiple crops