Banana Farm Harvest & Paddock Worker (9-Month)

australia-backpackersguide; Innisfail; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Workforce Australia is seeking 6 farm workers in Far North Queensland (Innisfail) for the 2027 harvesting year. Positions run up to 9 months, starting March 2027 or September 2027, with casual shifts 30–38 hours per week in paddock and shed roles across harvesting duties.

Employees must be physically fit for labour-intensive work, capable of lifting up to 70 kg, and willing to work five days per week, including occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Available for minimum 6 month contract starting March 2027 or September 2027.
• Must be physically fit to handle labour-intensive banana-harvesting tasks.
• Able to lift and carry up to 70 kg per shift.
• Willing to work 5 days a week, including occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting bananas and paddock duties: leafing, desuckering, stacking, packing, dehanding, bell injecting and bagging as described.
• Adhere to food safety standards and record keeping.
• Follow Workplace Health & Safety and farm biosecurity measures.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Workforce Australia is seeking 6 farm workers in Far North Queensland (Innisfail) for the 2027 harvesting year. Positions run up to 9 months, starting March 2027 or September 2027, with casual shifts 30–38 hours per week in paddock and shed roles across harvesting duties.

Employees must be physically fit for labour-intensive work, capable of lifting up to 70 kg, and willing to work five days per week, including occasional weekends.