Orchard Spraying Jobs in Robinvale: Qualifications, Duties and How to Apply

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Last reviewed: 5 September 2026. Job dates, duties, availability and site requirements can change. Check the current Find Work page before making plans.

Orchard Tech is currently inviting enquiries about orchard spraying jobs around Robinvale, Victoria, with work advertised from 15 September 2026 onwards. The current opportunity asks applicants to tell us about their orchard spraying experience, equipment familiarity, chemical-user training and availability.

Current opportunity at a glance

• Work: orchard spraying and related equipment tasks, depending on the host farm and crop program
• Location: in and around Robinvale, Victoria
• Advertised start: from 15 September 2026 onwards, subject to final arrangements and job availability
• Training requirement: the current Orchard Tech advertisement requires an AusChem certificate
• Pay: according to the applicable Horticulture Award classification and employment arrangements

What orchard spraying work can involve

The exact duties depend on the orchard, equipment, products and the worker’s training and authorisations. A spraying role may include:

• attending a site and task-specific induction before starting;
• completing pre-start checks on the tractor, sprayer, guards, hoses and controls;
• reviewing the product label, current safety data sheet and site spray plan;
• checking weather, wind and nearby sensitive areas before and during application;
• operating orchard equipment only within the worker’s training and the site’s procedures;
• monitoring for leaks, blockages, drift or changing conditions and stopping when it is not safe to continue;
• completing required chemical-use and equipment records; and
• cleaning, securing and storing equipment under the site’s procedures.

Agriculture Victoria’s ground-based spraying guidance explains why planning, correct product use, record keeping and drift control matter. The product label and site controls determine the actual task—not a general internet checklist.

AusChem training, permits and licences are not the same thing

Orchard Tech’s current advertisement asks for an AusChem certificate. AusChem is a training provider. A course certificate or card is evidence of training; it is not, by itself, an Agricultural Chemical User Permit and it does not authorise every type of chemical use.

Agriculture Victoria explains that an Agricultural Chemical User Permit (ACUP) authorises the purchase of specified restricted-supply chemicals and use of specified restricted-use chemicals. Whether a worker must personally hold one depends on the product, task, supervision and any other applicable authorisation. A Commercial Operator Licence applies to fee-or-reward chemical application on another person’s property. Orchard Tech and the host farm will confirm the training, permit, licence, induction and supervision requirements that apply to a particular placement before work begins.

When you enquire, describe the course you completed, the date, any current ACUP or other relevant authorisation, the sprayers and tractors you have used, and the crops you have worked with. Do not send identity documents or chemical cards through the initial enquiry form.

What a safe pre-start should cover

Experience on another farm does not replace a site-specific induction. Before operating equipment, workers should understand:

• the assigned task, supervisor and stop-work process;
• the equipment controls, guards, emergency stops and safe access points;
• the product label, safety data sheet, re-entry and withholding requirements relevant to the task;
• the personal protective equipment selected for that product and risk assessment;
• spray boundaries, exclusion areas, sensitive sites and local chemical-control restrictions;
• weather limits and what to do if wind or conditions change;
• spill, exposure, equipment-fault and emergency procedures; and
• who must be contacted about a hazard, incident or change in duties.

Personal protective equipment is not one-size-fits-all. Agriculture Victoria says chemical users should read the entire label and obtain the current safety data sheet before use. See its guidance on working with chemicals and managing spray drift.

How pay is worked out

The Horticulture Award covers many employees working in horticultural crops, including some tractor, machinery and spraying roles and labour-hire employees placed in horticulture. The correct classification depends on the actual duties, equipment, experience, training, level of responsibility and supervision. Employment type, hours, penalties, overtime and allowances can also affect pay.

That is why this article does not promise one rate for every spraying role. Orchard Tech will discuss the employment arrangements and applicable classification for an available placement. Workers can check current minimum entitlements using the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Pay and Conditions Tool.

How to start your application for Robinvale spraying work

Orchard Tech currently uses its enquiry form as the first application step.

1. Read the latest details on the Find Work page.
2. Use the orchard spraying enquiry form.
3. In your message, summarise your spraying and machinery experience, chemical-user training and availability.
4. Wait for Orchard Tech to confirm whether a suitable role is available and what the next steps are.

Sending an enquiry is not an offer of employment. Do not travel, resign from another job or pay anyone on the assumption that work has been confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

Is an AusChem certificate the same as an ACUP?

No. A recognised chemical-user course can provide the training needed to apply for some permits, but the course certificate itself is not an ACUP. The required permit or licence depends on the chemical and the work.

Can I enquire if my certificate has expired or I trained with another provider?

You can describe your training and current status in the enquiry. Orchard Tech will confirm whether it meets the role’s current requirements. Do not describe expired training or a course certificate as a current government permit.

Do I need previous orchard experience?

The current form asks about spraying experience, equipment familiarity and training. The experience required for an actual vacancy depends on the equipment, duties and supervision available at that site.

Is the 15 September 2026 start date guaranteed?

No. It is the currently advertised start point. Seasonal conditions, host requirements, worker suitability and final placement arrangements can change dates and availability.

Where can I ask about a different type of farm work?

Use the future-work enquiry and explain your experience and availability.

General information only. This article does not replace a product label, safety data sheet, site induction, employment advice or regulatory advice. Employers, hosts and workers should confirm the requirements for the actual work and consult the relevant regulator or professional adviser where necessary.

Sources checked 5 September 2026: Agriculture Victoria’s ground-based spraying, Agricultural Chemical User Permit, working with chemicals and spray-drift guidance; Fair Work Ombudsman’s Horticulture Award summary and Pay and Conditions Tool.

About the author

Hari Yellina is Chief Executive Officer at Orchard Tech. View his profile and more articles.