Address 50 Horticultural workers are required starting July 2024 for up to nine months across properties in the Innisfail Region. Workers must be available to work 5-7 days per week. Hours of work will vary daily with the demands, averaging 30 hours per week. This work is both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions and will include picking, packing and general crop management of grapes, citrus and other vegetables. Wages will be under the Horticultural Award 2020 and paid at the Level 1 Casual hourly award rate ($28.26 per hour) and piece rate. Workers must be available for the full duration. You will need reliable transport. It is essential that you are able to work flexible hours as rosters will vary. You must be reliable and committed and have the ability to work quickly and accurately. Due to the high physical demands of these positions, workers will need to be physically fit and self-motivated. You may be on your feet for extended periods and required to perform repetitive manual tasks. Opportunities to upskill and job-specific training will be offered to acceptable candidates.
To apply, please address the following selection criteria in your cover letter:
1. Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
2. Availability and ability to stay for the entire duration (6-9 months)
3. Physical fitness and the ability to work in a physically demanding job.
4. Your eligibility to work in Australia.
To apply for these positions, please email your current resume and cover letter to ***************@jobsaustralia.com.au with the subject "Application for Horticultural Worker" and include the Job ID.
Please include your current contact details, including your phone number and email address. Only applicants who address the criteria and attach a resume and cover letter will be considered. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Applications close on Thursday 16th May 2023.
