Fruit Farm Worker

A private farm in Southwest Australia is expanding its team. West Kong Agricultural Management is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and resourceful individual and an experienced Fruit Farm Worker to join their team on a full-time basis as soon as possible.

The position is located near Donnybrook. The suitable candidate will be responsible for:

Planting, pruning and caring for fruit trees & plants according to established guidelines

Monitoring and managing irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of crops

Applying fertilisers, pesticides and other chemicals as needed

Monitoring crop health and identifying signs of diseases, pests or other issues

Maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the orchards.

Patrolling, inspecting and reporting on the condition of land and dams.

Planting trees, seeds, seedlings, roots, bulbs, tubers, vines and other plants using hand tools and farm machines

Undertaking soil preparation, cultivation and plant and crop maintenance duties such as thinning, weeding and hoeing soil, and pruning and thinning trees and vines

Spraying trees, vines and other plants with our chosen sprays to control weed growth, insects, fungus growth and diseases

Operating water and irrigation systems for plant growth

Erecting growing supports such as trellises, and protective structures such as greenhouses, netting and fences

Selecting and picking fruit, nuts, grains, and vegetables according to set requirements, and discarding rotting and overripened produce

Grading, sorting, bunching and packing produce and loading it into transporters, if required

Maintaining and cleaning farming infrastructure and equipment such as sheds, fences, plant, and water supply and irrigation systems

Operating and maintaining general farm machinery and machinery to cultivate, fertilise, spray and harvest horticultural produce

Operating data collection and farm technology systems

Skills required

• Knowledge of how to harvest different types of fruit efficiently and without damaging the crops is crucial
• Paying close attention to detail is essential to ensure that fruits are harvested at the right time & sorted properly
• Good time management skills can help ensure that tasks are completed on schedule
• Being flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances is essential in this role
• Annual remuneration*: $71,500- 75,000 + superannuation*
• If you’re interested, please contact us and send a copy of your updated CV!