• Start: Oct 2026
• $36.52 per hour + ALA Horticulture Agreement 2016
• Duration: 9 Months
• Variety of interesting roles
• Casual work

Our client is an industry leading agribusiness with sophisticated Orchard operations located in Hillston and surrounds. They are currently looking to fill 10 Orchard Technician positions across their farming sites, with work commencing from October 2026 onwards.

You are required to work in orchard environment where you will spend most of your days outdoors. You will need to be comfortable with getting your hands dirty as well as working in all different climates. This includes hot, cold, rainy and sunny weather. You will be a team player who is physically fit and more than able to handle heavy lifting.

You will be paid under the Agri Labour Australia Horticulture Agreement 2016, at an hourly rate of $36.52 per hour. You will be offered at least 120 hours of work for every 4 weeks of your placement. This will be aligned with the Fair Work Commission’s annual reviews, including any increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award rates of pay. You will be offered 9 months of work, with potential to upskill.

Key duties include:

The orchard assistant will be responsible for a number of duties within an almond farm environment including machinery operation, irrigation tasks general farm hand duties.

Importantly, they will also be responsible for machinery maintenance, including.

• Machine setting, loading and operation.
• Basic engineering and fault handling.
• Basic non-trades maintenance involving the use of tools and equipment
• Operating, setting up and adjusting maintenance functions including (but not limited to):

removing equipment fastenings including use of destructive cutting equipment.

running adjustments to production equipment.

Orchard Hygiene

• Ensure correct land preparation
• Conduct weed removal and spraying
• Ensure branch removal without damaging trees or buds

Puring to enhance future yield

• Correct tree pruning to improve access to light and chemical sprays
• Reduce tree damage by removing branches

Orchard Sprays to enhance tree health

• Mix correct chemical dosage
• Ensure correct spray pattern and tractor speed
• Assess correct tree coverage and troubleshoot poor tree coverage

Pest and disease Identification control

• Identify and report distressed trees
• Identify and report basic pest and disease sprays

During harvest you must Ensure no damage to tree bark during shaking.

Characteristics and Aptitudes:

To be considered for the roles, it’s important you are committed to maintaining animal welfare standards and meet the following criteria:

• Comfortable working in an outdoor farming environment
• Good communication skills and able to follow instructions
• No asthma or dust allergies
• Physically fit and comfortable in carrying out labour intensive duties
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, rainy and sunny weather.
• Able to follow directions and work unsupervised whilst showing high levels of initiative
• A team player and happy working with a multicultural team

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusiness, large primary producers, rural operators and local farmers – we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our client’s businesses and our candidate’s careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice and support.

If you believe you’re a great fit for the role, click ‘Apply Now’.