The benefitsStart: Early October$***** per hour + penalty ratesDuration: Approx 4 monthsSeasonal orchard work moving from thinning directly into harvest activitiesWork across nectarine, apricot and apple crops in a busy orchard environmentJoin a practical team with consistent seasonal work across a four-month periodJob descriptionThe RoleAgri Labour Australia is seeking reliable and hardworking Orchard Workers for the upcoming thinning and harvest season in Shepparton, VIC.
Working within the horticulture and fruit-growing industry, you will join a busy, team-focused orchard environment.
This hands‐on outdoor role offers consistent seasonal work, with the prospect to move from fruit thinning directly into harvest activities across nectarine, apricot and apple crops.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will support orchard production throughout the thinning and harvest season, helping maintain fruit quality and meet daily production targets.
The role involves physical outdoor work, careful fruit handling and close teamwork.Thin nectarines, apricots and apple crops as requiredHarvest fruit in line with quality and productivity standardsSort and handle fruit carefully to minimise damageInspect fruit and remove unsuitable produce where requiredComplete general orchard maintenance and seasonal dutiesWork efficiently to meet daily production targetsMaintain clean and organised work areasFollow workplace health and safety procedures at all timesCommunicate effectively with supervisors and team membersAssist with other orchard duties as required throughout the seasonBenefitsCompetitive $***** per hour + penalty rates4 months of seasonal employmentApproximately 45 hours per week, subject to seasonal requirementsOpportunity to progress directly from thinning into harvest workVaried work across nectarine, apricot and apple cropsConsistent seasonal work within a practical and supportive orchard teamYour Skills & ExperiencePrevious fruit thinning and picking experience desirablePhysically fit and able to complete repetitive outdoor workComfortable working long hours outdoors in varying weather conditionsAble to handle fruit carefully while maintaining productivityReliable, punctual and committed to the full seasonAbility to follow instructions and meet quality standardsComfortable working both independently and as part of a teamStrong commitment to workplace health and safetyWillingness to undertake a range of orchard duties as requiredChoose Agri Labour AustraliaAgri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory.
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📌 Orchard Workers - Thinning & Harvest Season - Shepparton, Vic (Victoria)
🏢 Agri Labour
📍 Victoria