A protected-cropping glasshouse grower in the Bundaberg region of Queensland, Australia is looking for greenhouse workers to tend and harvest crops under cover. This is a full-time role with day shifts and some weekend cover during peak growing periods. You will work indoors in a warm, climate-controlled environment growing crops such as tomatoes, capsicums, and cucumbers, so this job suits steady, careful people who enjoy hands-on plant work and a sheltered setting out of the sun and rain.
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The grower pays the current Australian market rate of about AUD 26 to AUD 32 per hour, in line with the Horticulture Award, with casual loadings and extra hours during busy harvest periods. On-farm or nearby accommodation is sometimes available. Workers who learn pruning, training, and crop-care tasks well earn toward the higher end, and visa sponsorship may be available for eligible overseas applicants seeking sponsored horticulture work.
Company Overview
The employer runs a modern protected-cropping operation that grows fresh produce for the domestic market for much of the year. It uses climate control, hydroponics, and careful crop management to keep quality high in every season. Team leaders train new workers on planting, pruning, picking, and packing, so beginners pick up the skills quickly even without horticulture experience. The glasshouse is sheltered and the daily tasks follow a clear, steady routine. New starters work alongside experienced growers during their first weeks, and the business rewards careful, reliable workers with steady hours, the chance to move into crop-care or team-leader roles, and visa sponsorship for the right overseas candidates. The protected-cropping setup keeps conditions comfortable whatever the weather outside, and the operation runs for much of the year, so the work is steady rather than stop-start. Tasks are clearly explained, tools and supplies are always on hand, and supervisors are easy to reach, so you can settle into a calm, productive rhythm from your first week.
Responsibilities
- Plant, train, and prune crops as they grow up their supports.
- Pick fruit and vegetables to size and quality standards.
- Remove side shoots, old leaves, and any diseased plants.
- Grade, sort, and pack produce in the pack area.
- Check plants for pests and disease and report problems early.
- Help manage watering, feeding, and climate settings as directed.
- Keep rows, walkways, and the pack area clean and tidy.
- Follow food-safety and hygiene rules at all times.
- Meet daily picking and packing targets.
Qualifications and Requirements
- You stay fit for steady standing, reaching, and repetitive plant work.
- You understand basic English instructions.
- You hold valid Australian work rights, or you qualify for employer visa sponsorship.
- You work at a careful, steady pace and pay attention to detail.
- Glasshouse or horticulture experience helps but is not required.
- You cope well with warm indoor growing conditions.
- You follow food-safety and hygiene rules.
- You keep reliable, on-time attendance.
Benefits and Perks
- Award-based pay with casual loadings and extra hours at peak harvest.
- Sheltered indoor work out of the sun and rain.
- Training in planting, pruning, picking, and packing.
- Protective gear and equipment provided.
- Accommodation sometimes available nearby.
- Visa sponsorship for eligible overseas applicants.
- Steady work in a climate-controlled setting.
- Chances to move into crop-care or team-leader roles.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV to the employer through the official job listing. Mention any glasshouse, garden, or farm experience, your visa or work-rights status, and your start date. The grower favours careful, reliable workers who take pride in healthy plants and a tidy crop, so let those qualities show in your note. If you enjoy hands-on plant work and want steady, sheltered indoor hours, this is a rewarding role with room to build horticulture skills, and visa support for the right overseas candidates.
