Citrus Fruit Picker & Packers

Employer- Midwest Rural Services

Locations- Moora, Gingin and Bindoon, Western Australia

Vacancies-4

Employment- Full-time; proposed four-year employment period (subject to lawful contract arrangements)

Commencement- February 2027

Ordinary hours- Average 38 hours per week

Award and classification- Horticulture Award 2020 (MA000028), Level 1 entry classification where applicable

Pay Level 1: $25.74/hour ($978.10/week); Level 2: $26.44/hour ($1,004.90/week). Adult minimum rates effective 1 July 2026; applicable penalties, overtime, allowances and superannuation additional.

Position overview

Midwest Rural Services is seeking four reliable and motivated workers to undertake horticultural work across operations in the advertised Western Australian locations. Positions are expected to commence in early February 2027 and are intended to provide employment for up to four years.

Key duties

• Fruit and vegetable picking, thinning, pruning and harvesting.
• Sorting, grading, packing and handling fresh produce.
• General crop and orchard maintenance, planting and housekeeping tasks.
• Assisting with basic irrigation and farm maintenance activities as directed.
• Using tools and equipment only where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Following workplace health and safety, hygiene and quality procedures.
• Completing basic work records and other duties consistent with the applicable award classification.

Skills and attributes

• Reliability, punctuality and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to undertake physical and repetitive duties and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions and workplace safety procedures.
• Willingness to learn and develop horticultural skills.
• Previous horticultural experience is not essential; training is provided.

Training and development

Workplace induction and on-the-job training will be provided, including safe work practices, produce handling, quality standards and relevant equipment procedures. Employees will have opportunities to develop skills appropriate to their duties.

Classification and progression

New entrants without sufficient prior horticultural industry experience may commence at Level 1 under the Horticulture Award 2020. Employees will progress to Level 2 after no more than three calendar months of horticultural industry experience, including relevant experience gained with other employers or in different horticultural crops. Applicants who already have at least three months of relevant horticultural industry experience, or whose duties warrant a higher classification, will be classified and paid at the appropriate award level from commencement. Classification and pay will be reviewed in accordance with the Award.

Employment conditions

The roles are full-time, averaging 38 ordinary hours per week. Applicable overtime, penalty rates, allowances, superannuation, annual leave, personal/carer’s leave, public holidays and other entitlements will be provided in accordance with the National Employment Standards and the applicable Award. The intended employment period is four years, subject to a legally compliant employment contract and relevant approvals.

How to apply

Australian citizens, permanent residents and other people with the right to work in Australia are encouraged to apply. Please submit a resume and a short statement outlining your suitability and availability. Applications will be assessed against the genuine requirements of the role.

Applications close: 23/11/2026