Horticultural Farm Hand

Rashi Joshi; Katherine; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrano Produce Group seeks 6 farm hands for our Katherine, NT site starting around November 2026, for up to 4 years. Duties include general farm work such as pruning, weeding, irrigation, herbicides, plus fruit picking, packing and sorting. Outdoor, physically demanding roles with early starts and potential travel to other Nutrano sites may occur.

No prior skills required; training provided. Licenses are required for tractor/machinery operation.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work is physically demanding.
• Willingness to work as part of a diverse team.
• Commitment to up to 4-year placement.

Responsibilities

• General farm tasks: crop pruning, thinning, weeding, irrigation and herbicide application.
• Operate tractors and machinery as required.
• Harvest-related duties: fruit picking, packing and sorting.

Tools

Tractor license

Job description

#### Horticultural Farm HandKatherine, NT 0850Full Time#### Job descriptionNutrano Produce Group requires 6 hardworking and dedicated farm hands for our Katherine, NT location to commence around November 2026 for up to 4 years.Duties: Duties include (but are not limited to) general farm work such as crop pruning and thinning, weeding, tractor and machinery operation, crop irrigation and herbicide application. Other duties include fruit picking, packing, and sorting.Requirements: • The work is outdoors and is very physically demanding, involving heavy lifting, reaching, bending, standing and walking. • A strong work ethic and willingness to work as a team within a large culturally diverse workforce is essential. • These are long-term roles; the successful applicants need to be able to commit to a placement of up to 4-years. • Early morning starts will be required - start and finish times may vary depending on season and harvest requirements. • Applicants must be willing and able to attend other Nutrano sites (Victoria, QLD) on request. • No previous skills or qualifications are required; training will be provided. However, relevant licenses are required for tractor and machinery operation. • A pre-employment medical and screening will be required. • Applicants must have full Australian Working Rights for the period of employment. • We are unable to assist with accommodation; applicants must make their own arrangements.Applications:Successful applicants will be offered fulltime employment under the Nutrano Group-Enterprise Agreement 2017. Hours of work will be 38 hours per week. Weekend and night work will be required, dependent on season requirements. Must be able to commit to the entire placement, 88-day and 6-month visa applicants need not apply.These roles are classified under ‘Unit Group 8412 Crop Farm Workers’ by ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations.To apply, please email your resume and cover letter addressing the requirements to Please note: Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered. Applications will only be considered when received through the above email address. Please use reference KAT2026 in the subject line of your email.