Orchard Assistant

Silverfox Management; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverfox Management is seeking a practical farm hand for a 9-acre native citrus orchard just outside Bendigo, VIC. You’ll work largely on your own across plant care, irrigation and farm infrastructure.

Responsibilities include watering, mulching, weeding, monitoring tree health, irrigation scheduling, leaks, pumps and filtration, plus fencing and welding for repairs. A reliable, self-motivated person with a valid licence and own transport, comfortable working outdoors in all weather, is

Qualifications

• Hands-on irrigation, fencing and welding experience.
• Driver's licence and own transport.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Orchard or horticulture experience is a plus.
• ChemCert or chemical handling experience is a plus.
• Tractor or machinery experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plant care: watering, mulching, weeding, monitor tree health, flag pest/disease.

Skills

Irrigation experience

Fencing experience

Welding experience

Tools

Tractor operation

Small machinery operation

Job description

We're looking for a practical, reliable farm hand to help run a 9-acre native citrus orchard just outside Bendigo. You'll work mostly on your own, across plant care, irrigation and general farm infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Plant care: watering, mulching, weeding, monitoring tree health and flagging pest or disease issues
• Irrigation: running and adjusting schedules, checking lines and drippers, finding and fixing leaks, maintaining pumps and filters
• Fencing: installing, repairing and maintaining fences and gates
• Welding: general repairs and small fabrication jobs around the farm
• General farm maintenance and other duties as needed

About you

• Hands-on experience with irrigation, fencing and welding
• Current driver's licence and own transport
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
• Orchard or horticulture experience (nice to have)
• ChemCert or chemical handling experience (nice to have)
• Tractor and small machinery experience (nice to have)