The Benefits
* Start: April 2025
* $29.33 per hour + ALA Horticulture Agreement 2016 - Level 1
* Duration: 6 -9 Months
* 6min from Emerald
* Work in a team
* Seasonal work
Job Description
Our client is an industry leading agribusiness with sophisticated citrus operations located in Emerald and surrounds. They are currently looking to fill 44 citrus picking positions at their farming site, with work commencing from April 2025 onwards.
You are required to work in a farming environment where you will be primarily working outdoors. You will be exposed to different kinds of weather from sun, rain, winds, heat etc. therefore are required to be fit and strong enough to withstand these conditions.
You will be paid under Agri Labour Australia Horticulture Agreement 2016 - Level 1, with the majority of work being on a piece rate basis (however you will receive a minimum hourly rate of $29.33 per hour), with at least 120 hours of work, every 4 weeks of your placement. This will be aligned with the Fair Work Commission's annual reviews, including any increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award rates of pay. You will be offered 6-9 months of work and potential to upskill into leadership roles.
Key duties include:
Safe and efficient picking of citrus, meeting productivity and quality requirements of the host. There may be other general horticulture farmhand duties from time to time.
Characteristics and Aptitudes:
* Comfortable working in an outdoor environment
* Good communication skills and able to follow instructions
* No asthma or dust allergies
* Live locally or be happy to relocate to Emerald
* Physically fit and comfortable in carrying out labour intensive duties
* Comfortable working in various weather conditions
* Able to follow directions and work unsupervised whilst showing high levels of initiative
* A team player and happy working with a multicultural team
Choose Agri Labour Australia
Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusiness, large primary producers, rural operators and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our client's businesses and our candidate's careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice and support.
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