Almond Harvest – February 2025 To May 2025
Orchard Tech Robinvale, Mildura
2nd Year Visa Eligible
Job Description
Are you looking for a rewarding short-term role that can help you secure a second-year Australian Working Holiday visa? Or perhaps you’re open to exploring long-term career opportunities in agriculture? Join our team for the 2025 almond harvest and experience a unique work environment in regional Australia!
The Roles
Our almond harvest season runs at full capacity for three busy months, offering a wide range of roles with excellent pay rates. For the right candidates, this could also lead to permanent opportunities. Some of the positions available include:
On-Farm Roles:
- Harvest Machine Operators (shaker, sweeper, pick-up, bankout)
- Farm Hands
- Tractor Drivers
- Elevator Operators
- Supervisors
- Quality Assurance (QA) Officers
- Poling and Sanitisation Crews
Who We’re Looking For
This is a physically demanding role that requires commitment, flexibility, and resilience. Successful candidates will be:
- Physically Fit: Capable of working extended hours and performing physically intensive tasks.
- Flexible and Adaptable: Open to changing duties based on weather conditions.
- Dust Allergy-Free: Able to work in dusty environments without asthma or other respiratory issues.
- Safety-Conscious: Dedicated to maintaining a safe environment for themselves and their team.
- Licensed Drivers: A valid local or international driving license is required.
- Committed: Ready to see the season through from start to finish.
Benefits for Working Holiday Visa Holders
This role is ideal for individuals on their first-year Working Holiday visa who want to qualify for a second-year visa. Here’s why:
- Specified Work: Almond harvesting qualifies as specified work for visa extension.
- Compliance: Work is paid in accordance with Australian legislation and awards, ensuring you receive pay slips and contribute to tax and superannuation.
- Flexible Options: Complete your required 88 days of specified work in one block or in multiple shorter stints.
To learn more about specified work for visa extension, including job types, requirements, and eligible regions, visit the Australian Government website.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: Excellent rates for all roles.
- Skill Development: Opportunities to learn new skills and operate machinery.
- Long-Term Potential: Long term positions available for motivated and skilled individuals.
- Team Spirit: Work in a supportive and dynamic team environment.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and join our team for the 2025 almond harvest.
Postcode: 3549 (Robinvale, Mildura)
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Orchard Tech
Member since: December 2024
Employer's email matches the orchardtech.com.au website.
Description:
Orchard Tech is a leading labour hire company specializing in providing workforce solutions to the farming industry in the Sunraysia region. We are proud to support Australia’s fresh fruit and nut growers by delivering reliable, skilled, and motivated workers for various agricultural operations.
Our services are tailored to meet the seasonal and operational needs of farms, ensuring seamless productivity during critical times such as harvesting, planting, and maintenance.
At Orchard Tech, we are committed to:
1) Excellence in Service: Providing qualified labour to help farms achieve peak efficiency.
2) Supporting Local Agriculture: Strengthening the fresh fruit and nut industries in Sunraysia through reliable workforce solutions.
3) Compliance and Integrity: Ensuring all workers are employed under fair conditions, adhering to Australian workplace legislation and industry awards.
Industry:
Farming, Animals & Conservation