Meatworks Labourer
KYSHAN PTY LIMITED
Minimum pay check: from 1 July 2026 the Horticulture Award adult casual minimum starts at $32.18 an hour (Level 1). Piece rates must still pay at least the hourly minimum. Check the Fair Work pay guide or ask the Fair Work Ombudsman. Fair Work pay guides
From the ad
We are looking for 50 meatworks labourers to start work in December 2026 for an employment period of 9 months. Positions will be available in Mildura, VIC.
Key responsibilities for these positions will include:
- Physical labour
- Picking and packaging meat products.
- Use of tools and equipment for meat processing
Requirements of the role :
- Being on your feet, standing for long periods of time
- Walking long distances
- Lifting heavy objects
- Working in various conditions
- Be available for shift work as well as working the entire season
Successful candidates will be offered employment on a full-time basis and paid under the Meat Industry Award (MA000059) with a starting rate as Level 1 $25.74 per hour.
Workers will be required to work 5 days a week. This role could potentially be available for additional days depending on the requirements of the harvest. General hours of work are between 6 AM and 5 PM with a minimum of 38 hours per week.
This job has opportunities for upskilling and training.
Workers must be able to pass a medical/drug test.
Candidates MUST have work rights in Australia.
Only successful applicants will be notified.
All applications must be lodged…
This is a preview. The full ad is on Workforce Australia.
Is this 88-day work?
The poster tagged this as 88-day work. That is their claim, not a Home Affairs decision.
Postcode 3500 (Mildura) is on the regional list, so farm work here can count.
That's the main postcode for the town: nearby localities can differ, so confirm the farm's exact postcode.
It also has to be paid at award rates, with payslips. This is a quick guide, not the official list.
Likely 88-day eligible (industry and postcode per Home Affairs, as at 25 Sept 2026). Always confirm with Home Affairs. Official specified work page
About the work
Picking season in Mildura: year-round, grape peak January to April.
Wine and table grapes, citrus, almonds and vegetables.
Busiest months across the 4 farms we list near Mildura
Piece rates are legal, but every picker is guaranteed at least the award's minimum hourly rate.
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