Tropical Farm Worker: Dragonfruit Harvest & On-site Housing

Harvest Hill Orchard; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on site

Nearby rental properties

Job summary

Harvest Hill Orchard in Lambells Lagoon, Northern Territory, Australia, seeks experienced Crop Farm Workers for tropical fruit and vegetable production. Responsibilities include planting, growing, cultivating, and harvesting, with soil prep, machinery operation, chemical application, irrigation, and quality packing.

Accommodation on site is available; some evenings and weekends may be required. Minimum three years of farming experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant farming experience or more.
• Ability to operate farm machinery and equipment safely.
• Physically capable of demanding tropical farm work.
• Willingness to work across multiple crops including tropical fruits and vegetables.
• Knowledge of irrigation system operation and maintenance.
• Ability to handle spraying equipment for weeds and pests.

Responsibilities

• Perform planting, growing, cultivating and harvesting tasks.
• Prepare soil and beds for planting crops, seedlings and cuttings.
• Operate farm machinery for cultivation, maintenance and spraying.
• Safely apply agricultural chemicals to control weeds, pests and diseases.
• Install and maintain irrigation systems to support crop growth.
• Select, pick, grade, and pack produce for transport.
• Maintain crops through pruning, weeding, training and care.
• Assist with expansion of Dragon Fruit growing areas.
• Perform general farm maintenance and other duties as directed.
• Be available for evening and weekend shifts when required.

Skills

Plant propagation

Farm equipment operation

Physical fitness

Multi-crop work

Irrigation systems

Spraying equipment

Harvesting/packing

Team player

Seasonal adaptability

Farming experience

Tools

Tractors

Trimmers

Sprayers

Irrigation systems

Job description

Harvest Hill Orchard in Lambells Lagoon, Northern Territory, Australia, seeks experienced Crop Farm Workers for tropical fruit and vegetable production. Responsibilities include planting, growing, cultivating, and harvesting, with soil prep, machinery operation, chemical application, irrigation, and quality packing.

Accommodation on site is available; some evenings and weekends may be required. Minimum three years of farming experience preferred.