Fruit or Nut Grower
A Fruit or Nut Grower manages orchards or plantations producing fruit and nut crops for domestic consumption and export. Australia produces a wide range of fruits including stone fruits, citrus, apples, mangoes, macadamias, and almonds.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Demand is consistent in major growing regions; labour shortages are common, particularly at harvest time in regional areas.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales | View nomination → |
| WA | Western Australia | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Plan orchard or plantation layout, planting, and crop rotation
- Manage irrigation, fertilisation, and soil health
- Implement pest, disease, and weed control programs
- Oversee harvesting, packing, and sale of produce
Skills required
- Orchard management and tree crop agronomy
- Irrigation and nutrient management
- Integrated pest management
- Harvest logistics and quality grading
Typical qualifications pathway
A Certificate III in Agriculture or Horticulture is typical, though degree-level qualifications in agricultural science are also common. VETASSESS is the assessing authority.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on the ROL only, making this occupation eligible for subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional). Migrants must commit to regional residence and employment For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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