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Fruit picking jobs and harvest work is carried out on farms throughout Australia. These are usually in remote locations, so don't expect a lot of nightlife or attractions during your time fruit picking. There’s likely to be a few basic shops and a pub or hotel a short drive away. Because fruit picking jobs are so remote, you're likely to need your own transport to get around. Most fruit picking jobs will come with accommodation (live on-site) so you are close to work, but your pay will be docked to cover the cost of rent. Luckily, nearly all fruit pickers are backpackers so it's a great time to meet new people and make new friends. If you’re lucky, you'll find yourself a great group to pick with that will make working much more fun. Here you'll find our latest fruit picking jobs. For more information, read our fruit picking FAQs, fruit picking seasons, fruit picking for the second year visa, harvest trail, tax and super.
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3yr+ ago
Raspberry and Strawberry picking work available for several months on our farm 20 minutes from Adelaide CBD. Accommodation available on site from mid December....
3yr+ ago
Looking for hard working individuals to start immediate farm work . Hourly pay and up to seven days a week if wanted .
3yr+ ago
*If you are staying outside Australia, We can't provide work. Sorry.Hello Guys, Are you looking for farm to get a 2nd/3rd Working Holiday Visa? I'm writing this...
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3yr+ ago
Recruiting workers at Victoria - Mildura Grape farm*Need a farm work for 88~150 days for second,thrid working holiday visa?pls give me a contact immediately...
3yr+ ago
Palm Tree Backpackers in BundabergAll rooms are 2beds room have private toilet and shower room for 2 people.Comfortable and clean rooms available now!!!...
3yr+ ago
Coffs Harbour, NSW- Blackberry/Blueberry PickingLocation: Coffs Harbour, NSWStarting time: Work available starting from Now until January 20211. Roles: Picking...
3yr+ ago
Cherry picking in MudgeeStart from ~7th -9th Nov.Our team then move to Orange,NSW and Mansfield,Vic. after picking in Mudgee.$10-$12 /9kg boxCall Angus...
3yr+ ago
ASAP STARTget paid per kilo - 6-7 days of on going workplenty of opportunityGet in touch by call Marian on 0409 826 898
3yr+ ago
We are needing fit strong individuals to work as fruit pickers and packers in strawberries. We are growing berries in a protected environment off the ground on...
3yr+ ago
Staff required for upcoming cherry season in orange NSW.Season will commence end of November till 1st week of January 2021.wages are paid on piece rate example...
3yr+ ago
Blueberry Pickers !!! Plenty of Blueberries to be Picked Apply now to start ASAPLocation: Coffs Harbour 6-7 days of work You must...
3yr+ ago
??? ORANGE PICKING IN PIKE RIVER (RENMARK), SOUTH AUSTRALIA ???Immediate start, approximately 4 weeks work. Picking bags provided. Bring yourself ready for work.
3yr+ ago
Jobs, jobs and more jobs!!!!Linx Employment Tas Pty Ltd are a recruitment and labour outsourcing company that specialises in providing skilled and unskilled...
3yr+ ago
Fruit Picker/Farm Worker – North Coast NSWOur client – one of Australia’s leading suppliers of fresh fruit and vegetables is looking for fruit pickers/farm...
Agquip Fresh Farming
3yr+ ago
Backpackers/Australian/Students/Part-Time All welcomed!!Great chance to make Money and also get your 88 DAYS!!!!Location: BundabergRate:Cherry tomatoes:...
3yr+ ago
Hi Everyone,how are you going? We are looking for 4 to 6 people to start on Monday in a Nursery triming trees for 3 weeks , hourly pay at $24,36 per hour ,38h xweek,...
3yr+ ago
Want a fruitful job? This is your chance.We are needing fit strong individuals to work as fruit pickers and packers in strawberries. We are growing berries in...
3yr+ ago
We are backpackers(working hostel) that looking for some workers. You definitely can get 2nd/3rd visa.↓⇒Zucchini farm→picking, commission(1bucket $4...
3yr+ ago
Grower Connect / Smashastrawb are looking for dedicated and hardworking strawberry pickers...
3yr+ ago
Anyone with working rights can applyno experience needed ...get in touch today by calling Marian on 0409 826 898
3yr+ ago
Blueberry picker wanted x 50Weekly income $800 UpMacksville / Nanaglen / Coffs Harbour*Second & Third Visa Available.*You can work 7 days per week and...
3yr+ ago
???New Season Strawberries???STANTHORPE SEASON! WE NEED 20 WORKERS FOR START ASAP ???Very large fruit and smaller plants makes picking very easy this time of...
Willing Workers
3yr+ ago
Field work & planting positions available NOW - AYR QUEENSLANDTRAINING AND STARTING DATE - immediateWilling Workers QLD MOST EXPERIENCED HORTICULTURE...
3yr+ ago
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF OVERSEAS.Australian Farm Workers is HIRING for the upcoming Winter and Summer Blueberry Harvest in the Coffs Harbour - Grafton, NSW.We...
www.aladdin.rocks
3yr+ ago
ALADDIN (www.aladdin.rocks)We are accepting applications for BLUEBERRY PICKERS to join our Coffs Harbour blueberry operation.WORK ALL YEARWe have Winter...
3yr+ ago
IMMEDIATE START FOR HARD WORKING MEN AND WOMEN TO WORK ON A BANAN FARM . PAY IS $ 24.37 PER HOUR AND QUALIFIES FOR SECOND AND THIRD YEAR VISA .
3yr+ ago
Sunny Ridge is a well known reputable berry producer in both Queensland and Victoria. We have the best working conditions and fair rates. Our farm is regularly audited...
Farmers choice
3yr+ ago
Pickers packers required ASAP WA is also giving incentives to Australian citizens who are wanting to work with a payment towards relocation as well All pays are...
3yr+ ago
Farm is located in Caboolture, QLD.Commence in June 2021 till September 2021.Piece rate work.Work 6-7 days a week depending on the weather.From 6 am till...
3yr+ ago
we are picking strawberriespiece rate 55c a kgwe are in high season right now our pickers are making $700 + a weekall our pickers are happy and love there job...
3yr+ ago
Hello, how are you doing?We are looking for people who try to get Working Holiday Visa(2nd/3rd)There are farms that we work. The names of farm are SSS strawberry...
3yr+ ago
Looking to complete your visa daysWe are looking for mini capsicum pickers no experience necessary we will train you to become a professional picker,picking mini...
3yr+ ago
Looking to complete your visa daysWe are looking for cherry tomato pickers no experience necessary we will train you to become a professional picker,cherry tomato...
3yr+ ago
Looking to complete your visa daysWe are looking for zucchini pickers no experience necessary we will train you to become a professional zucchini picker,Or if you...
3yr+ ago
Looking to complete your visa daysWe are looking for Strawberry pickers no experience necessary we will train you to become a professional strawberry picker,Or if...
3yr+ ago
Are you looking for farm fruit picking job? We have 5 positions available for immediate start. If you are in South Australia and interested send us your details now.
3yr+ ago
Blue berry farm pickers neededWork was been startedCoffs Habour NSWFarm locationSandy,Korrora, CorindiWoolgoolga,MacsvileWage : kg 4~ 8 busket 6~10Peak...
Willing Workers
3yr+ ago
- General Field and Packing sheds – Work Available NOW in Bundaberg- Work available all year - all farm work goes towards your 2nd year visa. Work is 5-6 days...
3yr+ ago
We are Blueberry team.farms in Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga areaValid Second visa , 3rd visaPrice : Kg 4~8 bucket 6~10but peak season drop down kg : 2.5 ~ 4...
3yr+ ago
We are taking expressions of interest for Fruit Picker & Packers to work in regional Perth to address the shortage of workers that Covid-19 has created.At present...
4yr+ ago
40-50 Pear pickers needed to start around the 26th January As our season will kick off around that date.Must be hard working and reliable.Will sign visasOwn car...
North Bundy Backpackers
4yr+ ago
we need you to help sort our nuts outwe have a macadamia nut sorting shed looking for ppl to sort macadamia nutsthey work 8 to 10 hours a day at $25.41 plus...
4yr+ ago
Job DescriptionBlueberry in Coffs Harbour•working everyday except rainy day!!!•the price decide from farm and market demandnow is around $3/1kg or...
4yr+ ago
Warehouse PackerAll THE PACKERS jobs from this companyAn opportunity exists for a warehouse Packer to join our team, located in Redfern NSW. This is a casual...
4yr+ ago
Citrus pickers and packers needed, full time positions:orange pickers needed for next 3-4 months.pay is $23/hr. accommodation provided at working hostel in mildura....
4yr+ ago
Fruit pickers packers required. Emerald QLD. $23.66/hr wages. Accommodation provided, $110/week. Full 88 days available. No experience required. Apply now!
4yr+ ago
Orchard in the Southern Highlands, looking for backpackers for picking, packing and farm maintenance positions throughout the year. Paid at award rates, $24.66/hr,...
4yr+ ago
We require 4 more backpackers to complete all daily tasks which is mostly picking and sorting, bit of packing but you will rotate through all activities.Wages are...
4yr+ ago
Blueberry pickers/packers wanted!$23.66/hr + free accomm (bunk beds)...2nd working holiday visa job40 hours per weekAnd free blueberries! - they are...
4yr+ ago
Backpackers wanted for fruit picking work in Emerald QLD:- 88 Days available for 2nd year visa- $23.66/hr wages + super- Accommodation availablePlease send...
4yr+ ago
Willing Workers needed for fruit picking / packing crews.Only 8 positions Available.Accommodation is at the Commercial Hotel Home Hill.Single Room $150 per...
4yr+ ago
come see the far north of australia, where you are now allowed to work for the same employer for 12 months with the new visa laws!we offer fruit picking and packing...
4yr+ ago
Banana baggers needed outside Tully, Queensland.IMMEDIATE STARTWeekly wages set at $23.66/hr and accommodation provided.2nd yr visa - FULL 88 days available...
4yr+ ago
Hello guysI’m looking for a farm worker.we are working hostel in Bundaberg.we have a various farm job and start picking season startso we need a...
4yr+ ago
banana pickers and humpers needed on the cassowary coast which is far north queensland. we pay $23/hr and are eligible to sign off on 2nd year visa days. we have 3...
4yr+ ago
We immediately require experience fruit pickers. There is immediate vacancy for orange pickers. Accommodation is available with transport at a cost. We do recommend...
5yr+ ago
We urgently require 20 pickers to start immediately. Picking for 8 - 12 weeks paid by piece rate. Weekly pay and payslips provided and we do recommend for 88 days...
5yr+ ago
Hard jobSeven days a week.Minimum work available for two months to a maximum of 5 monthsWork is available nowPlease message only. No callingYour details...
5yr+ ago
COME TO TOMATO BACKPACKERS BUNDABERG QLD 4670 FOR YOUR 2ND YEAR VISA!!ALSO PASSION FRUIT, WATERMELON FARM HANDPOSITION STARTS NEXT WEEKGENERALLY 5-6 DAYS A...
5yr+ ago
Hi everyoneWe looking for citrus picker in Griffith area nsw 2680Pay per bin $26 to $30We provide transportation and accomodationProvide second year visa...
5yr+ ago
Urgently required 15 pickers to start immediately. Please only apply if you really want to take up the job. Start work immediately, we do recommend for second year...
5yr+ ago
Location: Hotels in Sydney RegionFuturelink Holdings Pty Ltd is a labour hiring company under Metro Global and has worked for our customers, hotels in Sydney, to...
5yr+ ago
Strawberry picking jobs are available from 22 Oct 2018 till April 2019.Accommodation (Please consult if need it)Administration fee $25 for job IDWorking 6 to 7...
5yr+ ago
We have vacancies for orange pickers to start immediately. Work is for 3 - 5 months. Accommodation and transport is available on a weekly rate. We prefer those who...
5yr+ ago
Hey backpackers! We are in need of fruit pickers for some farms in the area. Avacado, Broccoli and lettuce picking!$800 dollars per week, working around 40-48...
5yr+ ago
Blueberry farm hands wanted!$850 weekly pay + free accomm (bunk beds)...2nd working holiday visa job40 hours per weekRoles will be all round farm hand...
5yr+ ago
Oliver Pickers Required for Ongoing work (1 -2 months) at this stage.Preferably in Adelaide to start Monday 4 June.If you are not afraid of hard work please...
6yr+ ago
Pickers Required for Olive Farm at Sellicks Hill.Ongoing work available. Approx 1 month at this stage. Looking to start on Monday 4th June.Please apply if you...
6yr+ ago
We have around 6 weeks left in our season and we are looking for pickers and packers to join our team.Busy farm with a late flush of strawberries and those that...
6yr+ ago
Pickers wantedMust have your own transportBlueberry picking and Cumcumber work availablePaying by hourly and contract rates depending on the job type
6yr+ ago
Looking for pickers and packers for upcoming high season on the strawberry farm in adelaideWe have a lot of work about to startHere is some imformation about the...
6yr+ ago
Looking for pickers and packers for upcoming high season on the strawberry farm in adelaideWe have a lot of work about to startHere is some imformation about the...
6yr+ ago
Pear picking35 dollar for each binAverage picker make 5 to 7 bin a day (its all depend on yourself)Count towards your 2nd year visa.signed and payslip provided....
6yr+ ago
Grapes Picker Hiring!!No any agent feeNo arrearsNo experience, expert advicePeople We need：There is no restriction on the number of peopleJob...
Fruit Picking Information
Fruit picking is hard, manual work in very hot conditions, so prepare to put some blood, sweat and tears in no matter what fruit you end up picking. That said, there are definitely some fruit picking jobs that are easier on the body than others.
Oranges and mandarins are a good choice because they are large, so will fill your container quicker, and they’re light so you can carry a full bag without straining your back too much. Some orchard owners will also give you clippers so you can cut the stems without damaging the fruit. This will slow you down a bit, but it will prevent you from getting repetitive strain injury to your wrists from pulling the fruit.
FAQs
Is fruit picking hard work?
The short answer? Yes.
Fruit picking is physical labour, done for up to eight hours a day. You may need to spend a lot of that time standing, crouching, climbing or stretching, and because you're most likely to be paid based on how much you pick, you’ll need to keep up the pace if you are to earn well.
On the bright side, fruit picking is great for your fitness, and usually allows you to spend plenty of time outdoors!
How much money can you make fruit picking in Australia?
This depends on how you are paid: per hour or per piece.
An hourly rate will guarantee you are paid at least the minimum wage – currently around $22/hour – but puts a hard limit on how much you can earn.
It’s more common for pickers to be paid according to the amount of fruit they pick, called ‘piecework’. The piece rate is calculated in a way that ensures the average picker earns approximately the minimum wage. This means that the best fruit pickers can make double the minimum wage or more, but slow or beginner pickers often struggle to reach that minimum wage mark.
What are fruit picking pay rates Australia?
At around $20/hour (depending on your age and the job), Australia has the highest nationally regulated minimum wage in the world, meaning even the most entry-level of jobs gives you the capacity to earn relatively good money.
It should be noted that the minimum wage doesn’t strictly apply to fruit pickers though.
Fruit pickers are most commonly paid according to the amount of fruit they pick (measured either in number or in weight) – this ‘piecework’ rate is calculated so that the average picker will make minimum wage. If you are below average, you may make less than $20/hour. If you’re above average, however, you could earn far more!
What do you wear to do fruit picking?
What you wear fruit picking will depend on what, where and how you’re picking. Your outfit will need to adequately protect you from both the weather and the work. Any number of the following items may be required.
- Weather protection:
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Long sleeve shirt
- Pants
- Rain jacket
- Personal protective equipment:
- Gloves
- Steel-capped boots
- Hearing protection
- Safety glasses
- Respiratory protection
Do fruit picking jobs come with accommodation?
Farmers are not legally required to offer accommodation to their pickers, but because farms are generally located in regional areas with limited accommodation options, many will have on-site lodgings that pickers can use.
It’s important to speak to potential employers about accommodation before you lock in a job. Ask whether they have somewhere to stay on-site, whether you need to pay to use it, whether you can park your van or pitch your tent on the property, or whether the farmer has any recommendations for places to stay in the area.
How do I get a job fruit picking in Australia?
At the right time of year, finding harvest work can be quite straightforward. During peak season, there's plenty of jobs. It's important to make sure you are in the right location at the right time of year. Note; it can take about 5 days to find work successfully and you may need a few items (WiFi, Resume, Computer, Mobile Phone).
1. Do you research
Check the Harvest Guide to learn what produce is in season at what point in the year. The Harvest Guide will also help you discover which harvests are going on nearest to you.
2. Prepare your resume
Make sure you update your resume with all relevant experience and qualifications. Preparing an awesome cover letter is also a wise move and will save you time in the long run.
3. Search Backpacker Job Board
Check Backpacker Job Board daily. New jobs come in thick and fast and you'll want to be one of the first to submit your application. Keep an eye on the fruit picking and farm jobs categories for latest vacancies in this area.
4. Contact farms direct
Your final option is to contact farms direct to see if they are staffing their harvest teams. Choose farms which already have a positive online reputation and have all resume ready to email through.
What are the best fruit picking jobs in Australia?
Small fruits like berries and cherries often seem like a good option because they’re light and you strip a bush rather than having to move and climb a ladder to strip a tree. They can be problematic though - you have to be very gentle when stripping the plants and then place the fruit in your container slowly to avoid squashing them, which makes it a much slower process than more robust fruits like apples and pears.
Apples and pears are a fairly good option. They’re large enough to fill your container quick(ish) and you don’t have to worry about damaging them too much. Be warned though, carrying a full bag of apples down a ladder will be tough work on your back!
Fruits that are notorious for being hard work are bananas because you need to be strong enough to carry a whole bunch (we’re talking hundreds of bananas!) at once, and citrus fruits, which are covered in thorns.
Latest Fruit Picking Blog Articles
Read our latest blog articles on the subject of fruit picking and harvest work:
Fruit Picking Seasons - When & Where
Not every part of Australia has fruit picking seasons, so you’ll need to suss out where the most job opportunities are. New South Wales is probably the best place to pick fruit in Australia because it has a mixed climate that is suitable for growing a huge variety of fruit and vegetables. Because of this, you’ll be able to find picking jobs in New South Wales at any time of year.
South Australia is also a good place to fruit pick because of the ready availability of work, and if you choose to pick in the autumn/ winter months, you’ll be grateful for the cooler days!
There’s plenty of work available year-round in Northern Territory and Queensland but it is very hot in these states - particularly in the summer months - so the work can be very grueling!
Harvest Trail Australia
You can join the Australian Harvest Trail and follow the peak harvest seasons working with many different fruit and veg crops. The Harvest Trail runs throughout the year across all states and territories. Looking for a harvest trail job? Check our harvest season calendar for the latest peak crop.
You'll find full harvest season breakdown in our Fruit Picking harvest season calendar.
The fruit picking seasons run differently in each state because of the different climates. Just because it is apple picking season in one state does not mean that you’ll find apple picking jobs in another state. Generally, the fruit picking seasons run as follows:
Northern Territory
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| February | Melons |
| October | Mangoes |
Queensland
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| February | Apples, pears, grapes, melons and ginger |
| March | Vegetables |
| July | Ginger and onions |
| October | Peaches |
| November | Mangoes, lychees, bananas, plums, cotton and avocados |
| December | Sugar and bananas |
New South Wales
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| January | Stone fruits |
| February | Apples, pears and grapes |
| September | Asparagus and oranges |
| December | Onions, stone fruits and blueberries |
Victoria
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| January | Pears, peaches, tomatoes, tobacco and apples |
| February | Grapes |
| October | Strawberries |
| November | Cherries and berries |
South Australia
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| January | Dried fruits |
| February | Apples |
| September | Strawberries |
| December | Apricots |
Tasmania
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| February | Apples, grapes, peaches and brussel sprouts |
| March | Pears |
Western Australia
| Month | Harvest |
|---|---|
| January | Grapes |
| March | Apples and pears |
| April | Melons |
| May | Rockmelons and zucchinis |
| June | Tomatoes |
| July | Bananas |
| October | Mangoes |
Fruit Picking for the Second Year Visa
Fruit picking isn't the only way to earn your second year visa, but it’s the most popular 2nd / 3rd year visa job. Fruit picking jobs are easy to come across, aimed mostly at backpackers and are nearly always regional enough to count towards your second year visa (although you should still check the farm’s postcode). The process for earning your second year visa has changed recently, and now your approval is based on whether or not you can submit payslips with your application. This ruling means that volunteer working and WWOOFING no longer counts, so fruit picking jobs are becoming all the more popular for backpackers.
Regional Work Requirements
If you do intend to fruit pick in order to gain your second year visa, you need to make sure that you are filling all of the requirements. In order to be eligible you need to provide:
- 88 days of signed off work from your employer
- A bank statement covering the entire 88 days
- All of your payslips
- Tax returns
- An employer reference on an official letterhead
- Any travel tickets, accommodation notes or receipts in your name
Fruit Picking and Backpacker Tax
The tax part of your fruit picking job is very important for your second year visa. If you haven’t been paying tax, your application may be denied. If you are fruit picking for money rather than for your second year visa, you still have to pay tax. Your employer is legally obligated to deduct tax from your wages and pay it to the Australian Tax Office. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. Because you are not an Australian resident, when you do leave the country, you are entitled to most of that money back. This can be a nice departing gift from Australia when it is time to leave! To claim your tax back, your first need to make sure that you were paid above board and legally, and secondly that you have a tax file number. It will be very hard to make your claim without payslips and a tax file number on record.
Fruit Picking and Superannuation
Superannuation tax refunds are not so frequent with fruit picking jobs because the threshold to be eligible is $450 earned a week. And, well, not many pickers earn that much! If you are one of the lucky ones, however, you will also be eligible to have this money refunded. You have to opt in to superannuation, but make sure you do because it’s a fantastic way to boost your cash flow on your way home or on to further travels. The average superannuation refund for backpackers is a whopping $3,380!