Farm & harvest

Orchard Workers - Thinning & Harvest Season - Speewa, NSW

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Swan Hill Area, VIC Posted today
Jobs byAdzuna
PayAround $68,744 a year
88 daysCounts for 88 days

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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 Source: Fair Work Ombudsman

88417 ✓462 ✓ Counts for 88 days

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From the ad

The Role We are seeking reliable and hardworking Orchard Workers to join a busy fruit-growing operation in Speewa, NSW, approximately 20 mins from Swan Hill, Victoria. This is a hands-on, physically active outdoor role supporting both the thinning and harvest seasons across nectarine, apricot, and apple crops. You'll work as part of a fast-paced team where fruit quality, productivity, reliability, and safe work practices are essential. Key Responsibilities You'll support seasonal orchard operat…

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Is this 88-day work?

Postcode 3585 is on the regional list, so farm work here can count.

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 Source: Department of Home Affairs, © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0

Source: Department of Home Affairs, © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0

About the work

Picking season in Swan Hill: November to April.

Stone fruit, table grapes and vegetables.

Busiest months across the 5 farms we list near Swan Hill

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stone fruit peaches nectarines plums

Piece rates are legal, but every picker is guaranteed at least the award's minimum hourly rate.

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