An orchard and vineyard business in the Mildura region of Victoria, Australia needs fruit pickers for the citrus, table-grape, and stone-fruit harvest. This is a full-time and seasonal role with early starts and longer hours when the fruit is ready to come off the trees and vines. You will work outdoors in the rows, moving steadily through the season, so this job suits fit, active people who enjoy outdoor work, a brisk pace, and the satisfaction of a good day’s picking in a major growing region.
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The business pays the current Australian market rate of about AUD 30 per hour for casual work under the Horticulture Award, and many roles offer piece rates on top, where fast, accurate pickers can earn more. The law sets a minimum floor so you never earn below the hourly rate, even on a slow day. The source did not state a fixed wage, so treat these as guide figures. Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible overseas applicants, and the role also suits working-holiday visa holders seeking regional farm work.
Company Overview
The employer runs established orchards and vineyards across the Mildura and Sunraysia district, one of Australia’s main fruit-growing regions. It supplies fresh fruit to local and export markets and runs a busy, well-organised harvest each year. Supervisors train new pickers on quality and handling standards, so beginners get up to speed quickly and learn to pick without bruising the fruit. The work is outdoors among the rows, with a friendly, hard-working team and a clear daily target. New pickers work alongside experienced hands, and the business rewards good pace and care with higher earnings, return invitations each season, the chance to step up into team-leader roles, and visa support for eligible overseas workers.
Responsibilities
- Pick citrus, grapes, and stone fruit by hand to quality standards.
- Handle fruit carefully to avoid bruising and damage.
- Fill picking bags and crates and empty them gently into bins.
- Move and stack full bins ready for collection.
- Use ladders and picking platforms safely in the rows.
- Sort out damaged or undersized fruit as you pick.
- Help with pruning, thinning, and vineyard or orchard tidy-up.
- Follow food-safety and farm hygiene rules.
- Meet daily picking targets set by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
- You stay fit for picking, lifting, climbing ladders, and long days on your feet.
- You understand basic English instructions.
- You hold valid Australian work rights, a working-holiday visa, or qualify for sponsorship.
- You work at a steady, accurate pace and meet daily targets.
- Orchard or picking experience helps but is not required.
- You cope well with outdoor work in the heat and sun.
- You follow food-safety and hygiene rules.
- A driver’s licence helps for rural travel to the farm.
Benefits and Perks
- Award casual pay around AUD 30 per hour, with piece rates available on top.
- A guaranteed minimum so you never earn below the hourly rate.
- Full-time and seasonal options to suit you.
- Training on picking, handling, and quality standards.
- Protective and sun-safe gear provided.
- Visa sponsorship for eligible workers and suitable for working-holiday visas.
- Return invitations each season for reliable pickers.
- Chances to step up into team-leader roles for higher pay.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV to the employer through the official job listing. Mention any orchard or picking experience, your visa or work-rights status, your availability for the harvest, and your start date. Active, reliable workers who keep a good pace stand out to this team, so make your availability clear in your note. If you enjoy outdoor seasonal work and want the option to return year after year, this is a great fit with a friendly crew, strong piece-rate earnings, and visa support for eligible overseas workers.
