Orchard Technician (Contract) — Outdoor Farm Role

Agri Labour Australia; Darlington Point; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is recruiting for 10 orchard assistant positions at almond farms in Darlington Point and surrounding areas. Work commences January 2027 on a casual/contract basis, outdoors in varied weather.

Duties include machinery operation and maintenance, irrigation tasks, pruning, spraying, weed control, and harvest care. You must be physically fit, able to lift, follow directions, work as part of a team, and adapt to a multicultural work environment.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in an outdoor farming environment.
• Good communication skills and able to follow instructions.
• No asthma or dust allergies.
• Physically fit for labour-intensive duties.
• Able to follow directions and work unsupervised with initiative.
• A team player and able to work with a multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up and maintain orchard machinery.
• Perform irrigation tasks and general farm hand duties.
• Maintain machinery including setting, loading, and operation.
• Perform basic engineering tasks and fault handling.
• Carry out non-trades maintenance using tools.
• Adjust production equipment as required.
• Ensure correct land preparation for orchard work.
• Remove weeds and spray as needed.
• Prune trees to improve light access and spray efficacy.
• Remove branches to reduce tree damage.
• Mix chemicals with correct dosage and monitor spray patterns.
• Check tree coverage and troubleshoot spray issues.
• Identify distressed trees and report pest or disease signs.
• Ensure no damage to tree bark during harvesting/shaking.

Skills

Machinery operation

Irrigation tasks

Farm hand duties

Outdoor work

Team player

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Agri Labour Australia is recruiting for 10 orchard assistant positions at almond farms in Darlington Point and surrounding areas. Work commences January 2027 on a casual/contract basis, outdoors in varied weather.

Duties include machinery operation and maintenance, irrigation tasks, pruning, spraying, weed control, and harvest care. You must be physically fit, able to lift, follow directions, work as part of a team, and adapt to a multicultural work environment.