Orchard Workers - Harcourt, Vic

AgriLabour; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal work

Consistent hours

Hands-on orchard experience

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is seeking reliable Orchard Workers for a busy apple operation in Harcourt, Victoria, during thinning and harvest seasons. The role offers consistent seasonal work with a potential transition into cherry harvest.

You'll thin, pick, sort, and pack apples while following safety procedures and meeting daily production targets, with approximately 45 hours per week and pay at $33.05 per hour plus penalties.

Qualifications

• Experience in orchard management or similar agribusiness roles.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Desirable thinning, picking or orchard experience but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Thin apple crops to promote healthy fruit growth and quality.
• Pick and harvest apples meeting quality standards.
• Sort, handle and pack fruit with care to minimise damage.
• Carry out general orchard duties and maintain safety standards.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily production targets.

Skills

Orchard management

Team leadership

Outdoor work

Job description

• Valuable experience in orchard management and team leadership
• Potential for ongoing seasonal work, depending on operational requirements
• Consistent hours during the apple thinning season, weather dependent

The Role

Agri Labour Australia is seeking reliable and hardworking Orchard Workers to join a busy apple-growing operation in Harcourt, Victoria, for the upcoming thinning and harvest season.

This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for consistent seasonal work, with the potential to transition directly from the thinning program into the apple harvest season.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will be responsible for thinning apple crops, picking and harvesting fruit, sorting and handling apples carefully, and carrying out general orchard duties while following workplace safety procedures and meeting daily production targets.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Thin apple crops to promote healthy fruit growth and improve fruit quality.
• Pick and harvest apples carefully to meet quality standards.
• Sort, handle and pack fruit while minimising damage
• Perform general orchard duties as required.
• Climb ladders, bend, lift and carry out other physically demanding tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and instructions.
• Work collaboratively with the team to achieve daily production targets.
• $33.05 per hour + penalty rates
• Approximately 45 hours per week during apple thinning
• Potential to continue working through the cherry harvest season
• Develop practical orchard and fruit-picking skills.
• Gain valuable hands‑on experience in the horticulture industry.

Your Skills & Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have the ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Be physically fit and capable of performing repetitive and demanding tasks.
• Be comfortable with bending, lifting, climbing ladders and standing for long periods.
• Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Have reliable transport to and from work.
• Previous thinning, picking or orchard experience is desirable but not essential.

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award‑winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers, we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.