Cherry Harvest Jobs

Workabout Australia; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri Labour Australia is recruiting cherry pickers for the NSW, VIC and TAS cherry harvest season. Roles are based at well-established orchards with long days and seasonal shifts from November to February across multiple states.

You must be physically fit, reliable, and able to travel between states. All positions require outdoor work in summer heat, with safety training and pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to bend, reach and use ladders.
• Reliable and punctual with ability to commit to shifts for the season.
• Own transport to rural orchards with limited public transport.
• Comfortable working outdoors in summer heat and weather.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests.
• Willing to travel between states for the full season.

Responsibilities

• Cherry picking across orchard sites in NSW, VIC and TAS.
• Work is physical and outdoors with long days and seasonal shifts.
• Contribute to team safety and efficiency during the harvest season.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable and punctual

Own transport

Outdoor work

Job description

Join one of Australia’s most popular summer harvests

Australia’s cherry season is one of the most sought-after harvests in horticulture, commencing in New South Wales from mid-November before moving south through Victoria and Tasmania, where the season continues.

With the full season spanning November 2026 through to February 2027, there is real opportunity to secure work across multiple states. Seasons typically run four to six weeks per site, weather dependent.

Why work with Agri Labour Australia

Outstanding candidate care

At Agri Labour Australia, we’re proud to lead the industry in providing world-class levels of candidate care, from recruitment to onboarding and beyond.

Work across the full season

With clients across NSW, VIC and TAS, we can help you secure work across the full cherry season from November through to February.

A ready-made group of friends

Our candidates are all part of #myagrifamily, a fun and connected group of people from around the globe who work in the great Australian ag industry.

We’re with you from start to finish

You’ll have direct access to your recruiter throughout your placement for questions, support, or help lining up your next role when the season wraps. We’re here to make sure it works out.

Roles in the cherry harvest

We recruit cherry pickers across well-established orchard sites in NSW, VIC and TAS. Roles available include:

• Cherry picker

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for people with a positive attitude who can commit to working the cherry harvest.

Cherry picking is physical, repetitive work done outdoors in summer heat. Days are long and the pace is set by the crop, not the clock. We are looking for people who show up consistently, follow direction, and are genuinely committed to seeing the season through.

If you meet the following criteria, we’d love to hear from you:

• Physically fit and comfortable with bending, reaching and ladder use throughout the day
• Reliable and punctual, able to commit to consistent shifts for the duration of the season
• Own transport to site, as orchards are in rural areas with no public transport access
• Comfortable working outdoors in summer conditions
• Able to pass all drug and alcohol tests
• Dedicated to keeping yourself and your team members safe

Previous experience is a bonus, and so is flexibility.

If you’ve done fruit picking or other horticulture work before, you’ll hit the ground running. Even better if you’re willing and able to travel between states to work across the season from NSW through VIC and into TAS. Strong performers may also be offered further placements with Agri Labour across other harvests once cherry season ends.

We’re committed to safety

At Agri Labour Australia, safety and compliance are absolutely central to everything we do. That’s why we ensure you receive the training and onboarding you need to work in a way that’s compliant and have a safe, happy and healthy placement in Australian agriculture.

All successful applicants are required to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test before starting, with random testing carried out throughout the season.