Yes. Our team can provide guidance on presenting your skills and experience in the best way for agricultural and labour hire roles. Just let us know when you apply and we will help you during onboarding.

Include your full name, contact details, visa status (if applicable), any relevant work experience (farm work, labour hire, construction, etc.), certifications or licences you hold, and your availability. Keep it simple — one to two pages is plenty.

A basic resume is helpful but not essential for most entry-level positions. If you do not have one, our team can help you put together a simple document during the onboarding process. For supervisory or skilled machinery roles, a resume outlining your experience is recommended.

On your first day, you will complete a site induction covering workplace health and safety, PPE requirements, emergency procedures, and job-specific training. Our welfare team will be there to support you and answer any questions.

From first contact to placement, most workers are matched within a few days. During peak harvest seasons, we can often place you within 24 to 48 hours depending on your location and availability.

We keep it simple. Most roles require a brief phone call or in-person chat where we discuss your skills, experience, availability, and location preferences. There is no formal panel interview for general labour positions.

Simply visit our Jobs page or fill out the Get In Touch form on our website. You can also email us directly on [email protected]. Our team will review your details and match you with suitable opportunities — most applicants hear back within 48 hours.

This depends on the season and location. Common crops include almonds (Jan to May), citrus (Jun to November), table grapes (January to April), stone fruit (November to March), and various vegetables year-round.

No. While a large portion of our placements are on farms and orchards, we also place workers in meat processing plants, solar panel installation projects, construction sites, and transport logistics roles.

We supply workers across six key industries: agriculture, horticulture, meat processing, solar, construction, and transport. Within agriculture and horticulture, we cover almonds, citrus, grapes, stone fruit, berries, and more.

Yes, having your own vehicle is a bonus in regional areas, though it is not essential. If you have a car, let us know and we can factor that into your placement options.

Accommodation support varies by location. In many regional areas, we can help arrange nearby housing or connect you with available options. Some larger farm placements include on-site or nearby accommodation. Costs and arrangements are discussed before you accept a placement.

Some harvesting roles use piece rates (paid per bin, bucket, or kilogram picked). Piece rates are set in accordance with the Horticulture Award and are designed so that an average competent worker earns at least the minimum hourly rate. All piece rate arrangements are documented in writing.

Most placements are paid weekly, with wages deposited directly into your nominated bank account. You will receive a payslip detailing your hours, rates, and deductions each pay cycle.

Yes. All hours worked beyond the standard ordinary hours are paid at overtime rates as per the relevant award. Weekend and public holiday penalty rates also apply.

All positions are paid at award rates or above, in accordance with the relevant industry award (such as the Horticulture Award or Pastoral Award). Casual employees receive a 25% casual loading on top of the base rate. Exact rates depend on the role and industry.

Time off during peak harvest is difficult as this is our busiest period. However, we do our best to accommodate reasonable requests. Speak with your supervisor or our welfare team as early as possible if you need time off.

If you work on a public holiday, you are entitled to penalty rates (usually double time or double time and a half) as per your award. If you do not work on a public holiday, casual workers are generally not paid, while permanent workers receive their normal pay.

Casual workers receive leave loading built into their hourly rate (the 25% casual loading). Permanent and full-time employees accrue annual leave, personal leave, and compassionate leave as per the National Employment Standards and the relevant award.

Report any injury to your supervisor immediately. All workplaces have first aid facilities and trained first aiders. You are covered by WorkCover insurance for any workplace injury. Orchard Tech will support you through the claims process and return-to-work plan.

If you are unwell, notify your supervisor as soon as possible. Permanent employees can access their personal or sick leave. Casual employees are not paid for sick days but will not be penalised for genuine illness. A medical certificate may be required for absences of two or more consecutive days.

We will work with you to accommodate religious observances where operationally possible. Please notify us in advance so we can plan rosters accordingly. Some flexibility may be limited during peak harvest periods.

For workers under the Seasonal Worker Programme (PALM), we provide welfare coordinators who can assist with language barriers. On larger sites, team leaders often speak multiple languages to support their crews.

Basic English is helpful, particularly for understanding safety instructions and communicating with supervisors. However, we support workers from diverse backgrounds and many of our sites have multilingual supervisors. We also provide translated induction materials where possible.

Yes. We encourage career development. Many of our current supervisors and team leaders started as general labourers. If you show reliability, skill, and leadership, there are opportunities to move into supervisory, machinery operation, and coordinator roles.

That is completely fine. Many of our workers start with no farm experience at all. You will receive comprehensive training during your site induction, and experienced team members will support you as you learn.

No experience is needed for most entry-level roles such as fruit picking, packing, and general labouring. Full on-the-job training is provided during your induction. For specialist roles such as forklift operation, tractor driving, or supervision, relevant experience or licences may be required.

We take heat safety seriously. During hot weather, additional rest breaks, water stations, and shaded areas are provided. If temperatures exceed safe working thresholds, work schedules may be adjusted to start earlier and finish before the hottest part of the day. Heat stress awareness is covered in your induction training.

Yes. All worksites have first aid kits and trained first aiders on hand. For larger operations, we also have dedicated welfare coordinators on site. Emergency procedures and muster points are covered during your induction on the first day.

You have the right and the responsibility to report any unsafe conditions or practices. Speak to your supervisor immediately or contact our welfare team. You can also stop work if you believe there is an immediate risk to your health or safety. No worker will be penalised for raising a genuine safety concern.

All workers complete a comprehensive site induction before starting work. This covers workplace health and safety policies, emergency procedures, PPE requirements, hazard identification, manual handling, heat stress awareness, and job-specific safety training.