Orchard hand, Orrvale VIC
About this job
M & C F Silverstein is looking for 16 orchard hands to work in the Goulburn Valley region. The work runs from November 2026 to June or August 2027.
What you will do:
- Pruning, thinning and picking apples, pears and plums
- Driving a small tractor
- Moving fruit bins
- Setting up hail netting
- Other orchard hand duties under supervision
Hours and conditions:
- Minimum 30 hours per week, some weekend work
- Summer: 7am to 4pm
- Winter: 8am to 5pm
- Half hour lunch break
- No work on rainy days or in excessive heat
What you need:
- Be fit and healthy – picking is demanding work
- Be strong enough to carry a 20kg picking bag and climb ladders
- Be an Australian citizen able to work legally
Weather: Summer temperatures reach 30-40 degrees. Winter mornings can be minus 2 degrees, warming to around 11 degrees during the day.
Pay is at Horticulture Award Rate 2020 (MA000028) or piece rates based on the number of bins picked.
Send your resume and cover letter to silverorchards@mrsilver.com.au
Originally listed on Workforce Australia.
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