OSCA 151232

Fruit Grower

Overview

  • Employed persons

    5,700

  • Employment status

    71.9% Full time

    28.1% Part time

  • Median age

    53 years

  • Employment by sex

    25.8% Female

    74.2% Male

    Moderately male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    0.7%

  • Main employing industry

    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Indicator Fruit Grower Total employment
Employed persons 5,700 12,049,400
Median age 53 years 40 years
Full-time share 71.9% 64.2%
Part-time share 28.1% 35.8%
Female employment share 25.8% 48.5%
Male employment share 74.2% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Moderately male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 0.7% 2.2%
Main employing industry Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Fruit Growers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow fruit, including table grapes.

What the occupation involves

  • 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

Common occupation titles

  • Fruit Farm Manager

Specialisations

  • Market Gardener (Fruit)
  • Olive Grower
  • Orchardist (Fruit)
  • Table Grape Grower

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

No licensing or registration requirements are listed for this occupation.

OSCA structure

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Fruit Grower Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 92.6% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Manufacturing 2.2% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Administrative and Support Services 0.7% Construction 8.9%
    Wholesale Trade 0.7% Education and Training 8.8%
    Retail Trade 0.4% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Accommodation and Food Services 0.3% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Construction 0.2% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.2% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Financial and Insurance Services <0.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Public Administration and Safety <0.1% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      23.7%

    • Victoria

      22.0%

    • Queensland

      26.1%

    • South Australia

      12.7%

    • Tasmania

      4.2%

    • Northern Territory

      1.1%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      0.1%

    Fruit Grower Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 1,300 23.7% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 1,200 22.0% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 1,500 26.1% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 720 12.7% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 570 10.2% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 240 4.2% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 60 1.1% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 10 0.1% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Fruit Grower

    Total employment

    Age group Fruit Grower Total employment
    15–24 years 4.1% 14.3%
    25–34 years 12.8% 22.7%
    35–44 years 16.3% 22.3%
    45–54 years 21.0% 20.4%
    55–64 years 24.1% 15.3%
    65–74 years 16.1% 4.3%
    75 years and over 5.6% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Fruit Grower Total employment
    Female 25.8% 48.5%
    Male 74.2% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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