11 Aug
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Baldja
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Donnybrook
Fruit Farm Worker – Full-Time Position
Location: Donnybrook, WA
Salary: $71,000 – $83,000 per annum plus superannuation
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
On behalf of Athertons Orchard Pty Ltd, we are seeking a dedicated and reliable Fruit Farm Worker to join our team at our farming operation located in Donnybrook, Western Australia. This is a full-time position offering stability, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to work in a vital sector of Australia’s agriculture industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitors and assesses the health and condition of fruit crops.
- Manages irrigation systems and water supplies to support fruit crop growth.
- Carries out tasks related to soil preparation, crop care, and maintenance, including planting, thinning, weeding, hoeing, and pruning fruit trees.
- Installs support structures like trellises, as well as protective coverings such as greenhouses, netting, and fencing.
- Cleans, maintains, and operates farm infrastructure and equipment, including sheds, fences, and machinery.
May apply pesticides to trees, vines, and other crops to manage weeds, pests, fungi, and diseases.
- Pruning and thinning apples
- Checking cool room temperatures and controlled atmosphere levels Co2 and O2
- Help with loading cool rooms and trucks (Forklift experience)
- Demonstrating to current staff, the jobs required.
About You:
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- At least 1 year of relevant full-time experience working in fruit farming
- Practical knowledge of farm machinery and equipment operation
- A sound understanding of fruit production and maintenance practices
- The ability to work independently in remote or rural settings
- Valuable physical fitness and a commitment to safe work practices
- A current driver’s licence is highly desirable
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary ranging from $71,000 to $83,000 per year, plus super
- A full-time, permanent role with long-term career potential
- Supportive team environment with hands-on training
- The opportunity to contribute to a key part of the Australian agriculture industry
📌 Fruit Farm Worker (Donnybrook)
🏢 Baldja
📍 Donnybrook