FARM HAND

australia-backpackersguide; Innisfail; Sur place; AUD 37 000 - 52 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Description du poste

Positions are available for our 2027 Harvesting year. We are seeking 6 enthusiastic, reliable and capable Farm Workers to join our farming operation for up to 9 months. Starting March 2027 or September 2027.

We are a family-owned business within the Banana Industry, that provide year round production to wholesale markets in Brisbane and Sydney and are based in Far North Queensland- Innisfail QLD, Australia.

Your main duties will include both paddock and shed duties as below, but not limited to:

• Deleafing
• Desuckering
• Stacking
• Packing
• Dehanding
• Adhering to Food Safety Standards & Record keeping
• Adhering to Workplace Health & Safety & Farm Biosecurity measures

Positions are available for our 2027 Harvesting year. We are seeking 6 enthusiastic, reliable and capable Farm Workers to join our farming operation for up to 9 months. Starting March 2027 or September 2027.

We are a family-owned business within the Banana Industry, that provide year round production to wholesale markets in Brisbane and Sydney and are based in Far North Queensland- Innisfail QLD, Australia.

Your main duties will include both paddock and shed duties as below, but not limited to:

• Harvesting (Banana Humping/picking)
• Deleafing
• Desuckering
• Stacking
• Packing
• Dehanding
• Bell Injecting
• Bagging
• Adhering to Food Safety Standards & Record keeping
• Adhering to Workplace Health & Safety & Farm Biosecurity measures

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
The 6 positions are casual positions, working anywhere from 30 to 38hours per week. Wages will be paid at standard casual award rate under the Horticulture Award. (current rate Level 1 $32.18 per hour) .

Due to the high physical demands and regular periods of hot and humid and wet weather in Far North Queensland (FNQ), team members need to be work-fit and self motivated. Successful applicants need to be team players who can work efficiently and accurately.

To be considered for this role, its essential you have the following:
*Available for minimum 6 month contract starting either March 2027 or September 2027

• High level of motivation and commitment
• Committed to a culture of safety and teamwork
• Have a high level work performance/delivery
• MUST be physically fit and healthy, as it is a very labour -intensive work:

• You will be required to cut and carry banana bunches of up to 70kg for the shift (8hours)
• You will work 5 days a week in Banana Paddocks with uneven ground and often wet slippery conditions
• You will also be required to fulfill Packing Shed duties on packing days alongside your team
• You will be required to work in a team or on your own, depending on the duty
• You will be required to be reliable and available Monday to Friday and possibly weekends for at least 8 hours per day
• You will be required to operate farm vehicles and machinery in a safe manner

NOTE: Experience is not essential as on the job training will be provided. However, experience in similar outdoor working environments is essential due to the very hard and physically demanding aspects of the job.

If you meet all the mentioned criteria, you may be just the right candidate for this role.

THESE POSITIONS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR TRAVELLERS/BACKPACKERS AS WE REQUIRE LONGER TERM EMPLOYMENT.

0 Application questions

• Why are you the right candidate for this role?


• Do you have experience in similar role (outdoor work at minimum)?


• Are you fit and healthy and able to lift and carry up to 70kg for 8hr shift?


• Are you willing to work Monday to Friday, every week?


• Are you available to work weekends, when it is required?

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