Fruit Farm Workers – 5 Positions – Shepparton Region, VIC

Fruit Farm Workers – 5 Positions – Shepparton Region, VIC

Location: Shepparton Region, Victoria

Employment Type: Full-Time – 12-Month Fixed-Term Assignment

Positions Available: 5

Expected Start Date: January 2027

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Minimum Hours: 38 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $25.74 per hour (Horticulture Award Level 1)

Award: Horticulture Award 2020 (MA000028)

About the Role

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

The positions will commence in January 2027 and run for a period of 12 months.

Successful applicants will be employed on a full-time basis, working a minimum of 38 hours per week, with additional hours potentially available depending on seasonal, harvest and operational requirements.

Example Working Hours

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

Monday to Friday – 6:00am to 2:06pm, including an unpaid meal break.

Actual rostered days and start and finish times may vary depending on harvest requirements, weather conditions and operational needs.

Employees may be required to work reasonable 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.

Key Duties

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, undertake repetitive manual tasks, stand, bend, reach, lift and carry, work safely in an agricultural environment and follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

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 a minimum of 38 hours per week.

Have flexibility to work additional hours when required.

Be available for the full 12-month employment period.

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).

Employees will be paid an ordinary hourly rate of $25.74, based on the Level 1 adult full-time classification, effective from 1 July 2026.

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.