AddressSummary
Join our dedicated and hardworking Orchard Team in scenic Tolmie, regional Victoria. As a Senior Farm Hand, you will play a crucial role in supporting our daily farming operations. Join us and make a difference today!
What is on offer
· Training and development opportunities, as we continue to grow, so will your career.
· An enjoyable place to work at our Tolmie Orchards.
C Competitive Salary
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· Work in a supportive close-knit team.
About Us
We are a family-owned premium cherry growing business, based in Victoria. We run agri-tourism experiences and supply Australia’s supermarkets, independent grocers, and fresh produce wholesale markets. We also export our produce around the world.
About the role
Reporting to our Orchard Manager and Senior Orchard Manager, the role is a full-time position in Tolmie Orchard, regional Victoria.
The position involves supporting our day-to-day farming operations. During the off-season, the role assists with general farm and orchard maintenance, as well as activities planning. During the busy period from October to February (peak season), the role supports harvesting operations, which may require additional hours. Availability on weekends is also necessary during this time, as well as occasional weekend availability during the off-season.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team as a Farm Hand. The ideal candidate will possess practical skills, interpersonal abilities, and a strong work ethic. You should have a genuine appreciation for nature and agriculture, along with a strong commitment to safety and ensuring a secure environment for everyone on the farm.
About you
If you're passionate about agriculture, enjoy working outdoors, and love working collaboratively across functional departments, this could be the role for you.
- You must hold a current driver’s licence.
- Relevant licences and qualifications pertinent to agriculture would be an advantage.
- Sound mechanical knowledge.
- Experience working in a broadacre or irrigated crop environment (preferred)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
- Ability to liaise with management to overcome challenges and address orchard issues.
- Working safely mindset.
- Comfortable working under different seasonal weather conditions.
- Working both collaboratively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Experience:
· A demonstrated passion for regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices.
· A desire to innovatively develop best and safe practices, and farming techniques and processes.
· Mechanical aptitude and experience in operating and maintaining a range of modern farming equipment and being a positive member of a work team.
· Leading small teams would be an advantage, as well as prioritizing activities.
Our Benefits:
- A work culture and life balance that values you.
- Career Development Opportunities.
- Competitive salary
- A stunning work location where you can enjoy.
- Work for one the largest cherry growers in Australia.
- Learning and working alongside our experienced team where your career can strive.
Apply now to become a valued member of our Orchard Team!
Applicants must have PERMANENT full work rights in Australia. Thank you for considering with opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you.
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
