Orchard Workers / Fruit Pickers

Over 100 CASUAL SHORT TERM POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR OUR HARVEST PERIOD & Up to 15 LONG TERM POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Casual fruit picking and general farm operation positions available at various orchards in Western Australia’s southern region (Donnybrook, Mullalyup, & Manjimup). This is a variable role, which could include working across a number of elements on the farm, with the majority of work performed on a piece work basis. This means that your salary will depend on how much work you perform rather than how many hours you work. Any hourly work is paid at the current minimum rate for casual work (Horticulture Award 202 Level 1). Positions are casual and available for approximately 5-9 months. *Individuals offered long term employment will be different time period. some individuals may be offered up to 4 years.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Planting, mulching and mowing
• Picking fruit without damaging plants
• Pruning crops to ensure maximum growth
• Using fertilizers
• Applying pesticides
• Constructing trellises
• Assisting with building and maintaining fences
• Weeding
• Alerting the orchard manager of equipment breakdowns
• Cleaning, packing, and loading harvests

This is physically demanding work; you must be physically fit and able to bend and stretch without any problems. You will be required to work mostly outside and need to be prepared for all weather conditions. There is no on-site accommodation provided. Successful applicants must arrange their own accommodation and transport.