Seasonal Horticultural Labourer

Employer requires 50 seasonal horticultural labourers from October 2026 on a number of fruit, vegetable and nut plantations in the Regional District of South Australia. Areas may be between Ceduna to Port Augusta, Port Pirie and Adelaide, Pinnaroo and Mt Gambier.

The work is outdoors and involves harvesting, pruning, thinning, packing and general crop management, and will be available for up to 9 months. Workers must be available for the whole 9 months. Due to the high physical demands of these positions, workers will need to be physically fit, self-motivated and work flexible hours as start times vary depending on weather.

It is preferred but not essential that applicants have experience in: citrus, almond and stonefruit picking, pruning, thinning, packing and general crop management.

Hours of work will vary according to harvest requirements and the weather. Usually a minimum of 30 hours per week. Wages will be paid at both the hourly award or the standard piece rate based on the Horticultural Award 2010 rates and work will be over 5-7 days per week, depending on the tasks.

Accommodation and transport may be provided at cost. Applications close on 15th October.

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