Fruit Farm Workers – 15 Full-Time Positions – Shepparton Region, VIC

Fruit Farm Workers – 15 Full-Time Positions – Shepparton Region, VIC

Location: Shepparton Region, Victoria

Employment Type: Full-Time

Positions Available: 15

Expected Start Date: October 2026

Ordinary Hours: 38 hours per week

Starting Hourly Rate: $25.74 per hour

Equivalent Minimum Weekly Rate: $978.10 for 38 ordinary hours

Award: Horticulture Award 2020 (MA000028)

About the Role

We are seeking 15 reliable and motivated Fruit Farm Workers to join a commercial fruit-growing operation in the Shepparton region of Victoria.

These are full-time positions, expected to commence in October 2026.

Successful applicants will work an average of 38 ordinary hours per week, with additional hours and overtime potentially required depending on harvest, seasonal and operational requirements.

The positions involve hands-on work across a range of fruit-growing, harvesting, packing and general horticultural activities.

Example Working Hours

An example of a standard 38-hour working week may be:

Monday to Thursday – 6:00am to 2:00pm

Friday – 6:00am to 12:00pm

This represents an example only and would be subject to applicable meal/rest breaks.

Actual rostered days and start and finish times may vary depending on operational requirements, harvest schedules, weather conditions and the requirements of the farm.

Employees may be required to work reasonable additional hours, weekends and overtime, particularly during busy harvest and production periods.

All applicable overtime, penalty rates and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Horticulture Award 2020 (MA000028).

Key Duties

Duties may include:

Picking and harvesting fruit

Pruning and general crop maintenance

Orchard and plant maintenance

Sorting, grading and packing produce

Preparing produce for storage or dispatch

General farm and property maintenance

Cleaning work areas and equipment

Manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Following workplace health and safety procedures

Other reasonable horticultural duties as required

Working Environment

This is a physically active, hands-on position in a commercial horticultural environment.

Applicants must be willing and able to:

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including hot, cold and wet conditions

Undertake repetitive manual tasks for extended periods

Stand, bend, reach, lift and carry as required

Work safely within a commercial agricultural environment

Commence work early in the morning when rostered

Work reasonable additional hours and overtime when required

Work weekends where required by the roster and operational needs

Follow all workplace health and safety procedures and reasonable directions

Appropriate workplace health and safety procedures will apply at all times.

About You

Successful applicants will:

Be reliable, punctual and have a strong work ethic

Be physically capable of undertaking manual horticultural work

Be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Be able to follow instructions and workplace safety procedures

Work effectively as part of a team

Be available to work 38 ordinary hours per week

Have flexibility to work reasonable additional hours and overtime when required

Be able to reliably attend rostered shifts

Previous experience in horticulture, farming, fruit picking, harvesting, packing or other physically demanding work is desirable but not essential. Workplace training will be provided.

Pay and Employment Conditions

The positions are covered by the Horticulture Award 2020 (MA000028).

The starting minimum rate for an adult Level 1 full-time employee is $25.74 per hour, equivalent to $978.10 for a 38-hour week.

Applicable overtime, penalty rates and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Award.

Employees will also receive full-time employment entitlements, including:

Annual leave

Personal/carer's leave

Superannuation in accordance with legislative requirements

Public holiday entitlements

Other applicable National Employment Standards and Award entitlements

Employee classifications and rates of pay will be reviewed and adjusted where required under the Horticulture Award as employees gain the relevant skills and experience.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your current resume outlining your employment history and any relevant farming, horticulture, harvesting, packing or other manual work experience.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates who meet the requirements of the role.