We require 300 workers to harvest apples and pears in the Shepparton region, VIC.
The work includes the harvest of apples and pears, pruning, maintenance duties, and general farm labour.
Work will commence in January 2026 and be ongoing for 9 months.
Successful candidates will be offered employment on a casual basis and paid under the Horticultural Award 2020.
Applicants must have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, be flexible with working days, and be available 6-7 days a week if required. Regular weekend work may also be required including Sundays. Workers must be available for early morning starts, with general work hours between 6 am and 7 pm.
Applicants must be hardworking and physically fit as you will be required to perform tasks that involve bending and lifting.
Fruit Picking can be physically demanding work; you may be required to carry Harvest picking bags with a weight of 25kgs over uneven terrain. Other tasks also include climbing ladders, bending and squatting for long periods of time throughout the day.
You will be required to work outdoors; in some cases, you may be required to work in wet weather. (PPE will be provided).
Workers must be able to pass a medical/drug test.
Candidates MUST have work rights in Australia. Only successful applicants will be notified.
All applications must be lodged online.
Key questions for applicants:
* Why are you the right candidate for this role?
* Are you working on a Visa?
* Are you a permanent resident in Australia?
* Do you have experience working on farms?
* Do you live in the region, or would you be willing to relocate to the region?
We also have a permanent full-time farm job available near Charters Towers QLD 4820 & Black River QLD 4818.
Job details:
* Horticultural Awards
* Location: Sellheim, Charters Towers & Occasionally Black River
* Permanent full-time position available
* A basic understanding of spoken and written English is essential.
* Start date: 06th October 2025
* Duration of work: We have crops to harvest year-round. We require workforce 12 months a year. Ideally 4 years of employment is desirable.
Duties include but are not limited to:
* Picking, packing and labelling produce
* Planting and weeding
* General farm duties
We also require an experienced and motivated Horticulture Farm Manager to lead operations across our thriving farm enterprise.
Job responsibilities include:
* Overseeing and managing the cultivation, growing and maintenance of vegetables, fruits, berries, nuts, or other crops.
* Determining, implementing and monitoring production strategies, policies and plans.
* Planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements.
Qualifications and Salary
AQF Bachelor and minimum 3 years of experience in a related field are required. The salary range is $70,000 - 90,000 + Superannuation.
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