Horticulture Farm Hand – Ardmona January 2026

Jobs Australia Enterprises; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Upskilling & training

Job summary

Jobs Australia Enterprises Ltd. in Ardmona, VIC is seeking 1 motivated Horticulture Farm Hand to assist on an apple farm from January 2026. The role is permanent full-time, 38 hours per week, with a Monday–Sunday rotating roster from 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Pay is under the Horticultural Award 2020 at the permanent hourly rate of $26.44, with overtime opportunities when required. Duties include planting, harvesting, irrigation management, machinery operation, and supervising crews.

Qualifications

• Must have full working rights in Australia.
• Possession of a driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Availability to work 5–7 days per week on a rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Planting, harvesting, thinning and packing apples and other fruit/vegetables.
• General crop and irrigation system management.
• Supervision of work crews.
• Operation of tractors and other farm machinery with appropriate training.
• General farm hand duties.

Job description

Horticulture Farm Hand – Ardmona January 2026

Jobs Australia Enterprises Ltd.
Ardmona, VIC 3629
1 x Horticulture Foreman
38 hours per week * Permanent Full time.
Horticulture award 2020 - $26.44 per hour.

The Company

For over 30 years, Jobs Australia Enterprises Ltd, have been helping good people go great places. Since the establishment of our first office in Armidale in 1989, Jobs Australia Enterprises Ltd has grown and expanded significantly throughout Australia.

The Role

We are seeking 1 motivated all-rounder to assist on an apple farm from January 2026 across properties in Ardmona, VIC. The farm hand position available is full-time and you must be available 5-7 days per week. You will generally work 5 days a week within a Monday-Sunday rotating roster between 5:00AM to 4:00PM. Hours of work will vary daily, depending on requirements. You will be paid under the Horticultural Award 2020 at the permanent hourly award rate for Level 2 ($26.44 per hour) with an opportunity for overtime when required. This work is primarily outdoors in various weather conditions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Planting, harvesting, thinning and packing apples and other vegetables and fruit.


• General crop and irrigation system management.


• Supervision of work crews.


• Operation of tractors and other farm machinery with the necessary training.


• General farm hand duties.

About you

• Ability to work fast and accurate in an outdoor environment in various weather conditions.


• Availability and ability to commit to a permanent ongoing role.


• Ability to work flexible hours as rosters will vary, and any restrictions.


• Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively to ensure that a high level of safety and production consistency is delivered.


• Must be able to deal with competing demands and be able to quickly follow directions and ensure the best standards of production and efficiency are achieved.


• Must have a consistent approach to work, be punctual, reliable, and considerate of others within the workplace.


• Communicate about any workplace issues in an appropriate and thoughtful manner.


• Be physically fit and self-motivated as you may be on your feet for extended periods and required to perform repetitive manual tasks.


• Confirmation of full working rights in Australia.


• Possession of a driver’s licence and reliable transport.

What we offer

• Opportunities to upskill and job-specific training will be offered to acceptable candidates.


• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


• You’ll be joining a friendly, hard-working team.