Group
Occupation
151232 Fruit Grower
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
151232 Fruit Grower
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates, and performs farming operations to grow fruit, including table grapes.
Wine Grape Growers are excluded from this occupation. Wine Grape Growers are included in Occupation 151237 Wine Grape Grower.
Alternative title
- Fruit Farm Manager
Specialisations
- Market Gardener (Fruit) (Aus)
- Olive Grower
- Orchardist (Fruit)
- Table Grape Grower
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Plans and coordinates the production and marketing of fruit crops from seed selection and soil preparation to harvest, taking into account environmental and market factors
- Organises fruit farming operations and routines, such as collecting, storing, grading, and packaging fruit
- Plans and coordinates the sale, purchase, and dispatch of fruit
- Directs and oversees general farming activities to maintain fruit crop health by managing biosecurity and other risks, and controlling pests and weeds
- Plans and oversees the provision and maintenance of infrastructure for growing fruit, such as equipment, machinery, sheds, and water supply systems and irrigation systems
- Oversees data collection and analysis, and fruit farm technology systems
- Manages business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt, and loan management for a fruit farm
- May select and train fruit farm staff and contractors