Position Details
Orchard Hand
Full time Hillston, Wagga Wagga & Riverina NSWAre you an experienced Orchard Hand seeking full-time employment in the region of Hillston NSW?
We have a brilliant opportunity with our client, Customised Farm Management (CFM) an independent agricultural asset management company. CFM manages numerous corporate scale agricultural assets across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Northern Territory incorporating orchards (citrus, almonds, pistachio, kiwi fruit) and a broad spectrum of cropping activities, from irrigated summer crops to winter dryland cereal cropping and livestock.
The Role
Merrowie Almonds located 18kms from Hillston NSW, are seeking an Almond Orchard Hand on the 703ha Orchard. The property consists of 11,000ha of arable farming land, 7,000ha of irrigation country and 22,000ha of grazing country. It also boasts some of the most productive soils in the Lachlan valley and combined with water assets and quality, presents an exciting opportunity for an Orchard Hand to be involved in a newly developed orchard. Supported by the Orchard Manager, the applicant will conduct day to day operations as well as work alongside contracting operations as required. The application should have attention to detail & a basic understanding of orchard machinery & operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement 'Best Practice' agricultural systems and standards to support almond production in consultation with the Orchard Manager
- Perform general day to day operations (and personally operate where required) a range of tractors and tractor-drawn machinery throughout the season.
- Maintenance of irrigation systems, farm machinery & other plant and equipment
- Ensuring operational timelines are met.
- Understanding and implementation of all WH&S procedures and protocols.
What we need from You:
- Previous experience in almond production, irrigation and fertiliser (preferred).
- Strong communication skills.
- Well organised with excellent time management skills.
- Passion for new technologies
- Well-developed computer skills and a willingness to utilise technologies
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently
- Current Drivers licence (essential)
- Current Chemical Certificate (essential or prepared to obtain/renew)
- Telehandler licence (highly valued but not essential).
In reward for your experience and ability you will be offered a highly competitive salary as well as if required, single person on farm accommodation. Ongoing training and development will be provided and a long-term career path.
For your opportunity to be part of a truly diverse, supportive organisation that believes its people provide the platform to its success, click the Apply Now button to submit your resume or contact careers@atonehr.com.au
