Casual Vegetable Farm Workers – 9-Month Assignment

Casual Vegetable Farm Workers – 9-Month Assignment (10 Positions)

Location: Cowra Region – Cowra NSW

Commencement: February 2027

Employment Type: Casual (9-month assignment)

We are seeking 10 reliable and hardworking Vegetable Farm Workers for a 9-month casual assignment with an established agricultural operation based in the Cowra region of NSW.

These roles offer consistent seasonal employment within a busy vegetable growing and harvesting operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who enjoy practical, hands-on work and are comfortable working in an outdoor agricultural environment.

About the Role

Casual positions – 9-month assignment

Commencing February 2027

Minimum 30 hours per week

Additional hours may be available during peak periods

Work may include weekdays and weekends depending on seasonal requirements

Site induction and training provided

Consistent work throughout the assignment, subject to seasonal and operational requirements

You will form part of a farm team assisting with vegetable production, crop maintenance, harvesting, picking, sorting and general farm duties.

Key Duties

Planting and maintaining vegetable crops

Picking and harvesting vegetables

Sorting, grading and packing produce

Preparing harvested produce for packing or distribution

Crop maintenance and general farm duties

Manual handling of produce, crates and farming materials

Cleaning and maintaining work areas

Following farm hygiene and biosecurity procedures

Following supervisor instructions and WHS procedures

To Be Successful You Will Need

Strong work ethic and reliability

Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Ability to stand, bend, lift and carry for extended periods

Commitment to rostered hours

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to follow workplace health, safety, hygiene and biosecurity procedures

Previous vegetable farming, horticulture, harvesting, picking or packing experience is advantageous but not essential

Hours of Work, Pay & Conditions

Hours of Work

Workers will be rostered according to seasonal and operational requirements.

Minimum Weekly Hours: 30 hours per week

Roster: May include Monday to Sunday depending on crop and harvest requirements

Daily Hours: Will vary according to operational requirements

Start Times: May include early morning starts

Additional Hours: May be required during peak planting and harvesting periods and will be paid in accordance with the applicable modern award.

Example Weekly Structure (30 Hours)

Monday: 6 hours

Tuesday: 6 hours

Wednesday: 6 hours

Thursday: 6 hours

Friday: 6 hours

Total: 30 hours

Actual rostered hours may vary due to crop requirements, weather conditions, harvest volumes and other operational requirements. Any additional hours, overtime or penalty rates will be applied in accordance with the applicable Award.

Pay & Conditions

Employment conditions are governed by the Horticulture Award 2020 (MA000028).

Workers will receive:

Casual hourly rate from $32.18 per hour, including casual loading, or the applicable Award rate at commencement

Minimum 30 hours per week

Casual loading

Overtime and penalty rates where applicable

Applicable allowances

Superannuation contributions

Payslips and compliant time records

No unlawful or undisclosed deductions

The applicable rate will be determined by the employee's Award classification and the minimum Award rates in effect at the time of employment.

Work Environment

This role is performed in a commercial vegetable farming environment and may involve:

Working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Exposure to sun, heat, cold, wind, rain, dust and soil

Repetitive picking, harvesting and manual handling

Frequent bending, reaching and standing

Lifting and carrying produce, crates and farming materials

Walking and standing for extended periods

Working around farm machinery and equipment

Working on uneven or agricultural terrain

Strict adherence to farm hygiene, biosecurity, PPE and safety procedures

Comprehensive site induction and supervisor support will be provided.

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must:

Have the legal right to work in Australia

Be physically capable of performing the inherent requirements of the position

Be able to undertake repetitive manual handling duties

Be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Be reliable and available for rostered shifts

Be willing to work early starts and weekends when operationally required

Be committed to the full 9-month assignment

Follow all workplace health and safety requirements

Follow farm hygiene and biosecurity procedures

Be willing to complete a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening if required

Previous horticulture or agricultural experience is desirable but not essential, as training and site induction will be provided.

10 positions are available with an anticipated commencement in February 2027.