Fruit Farm Workers – 60 Positions – Shepparton Region, VIC

Fruit Farm Workers – 60 Positions – Shepparton Region, VIC

Location: Shepparton Region, Victoria

Employment Type: Casual – Seasonal Assignment

Positions Available: 60

Expected Start Date: October 2026

Assignment Duration: Approximately 9 months

Minimum Hours: 30 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $32.18 per hour, inclusive of 25% casual loading

Award: Horticulture Award 2020 (MA000028)

About the Role

We are seeking 60 reliable and motivated Fruit Farm Workers to join a commercial fruit-growing operation in the Shepparton region of Victoria.

The positions are expected to commence in October 2026 and continue for approximately 9 months.

Successful applicants will be offered a minimum of 30 hours of work per week, with additional hours potentially available depending on harvest, seasonal and operational requirements.

Example Working Hours

An example of a 30-hour working week may be:

Monday to Friday – 6:00am to 12:00pm

6 hours per day × 5 days = 30 hours per week

This is an example only. Actual rostered days, start and finish times may vary depending on harvest requirements, weather conditions and operational needs.

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

Overtime and applicable penalty rates will be paid in accordance with the Horticulture Award 2020 (MA000028).

Applicants must be willing and available to work reasonable additional hours when required.

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.

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 in an agricultural and horticultural environment

Commence work early in the morning when rostered

Work additional hours and overtime when reasonably required

Follow all workplace health and safety procedures and 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 for a minimum of 30 hours per week

Have flexibility to work additional hours and overtime when required

Be available for the expected duration of the approximately 9-month assignment

Be able to reliably attend rostered shifts

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

Pay and Employment Conditions

The position is covered by the Horticulture Award 2020 (MA000028).

The starting rate for an adult Level 1 casual employee is $32.18 per hour, inclusive of the applicable 25% casual loading.

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

Employees will also receive superannuation in accordance with legislative requirements.

Classification and rates of pay will be reviewed and adjusted where required under the applicable Award.

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 for the duration of the position.

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