Farm Work Available Now - Backpackers Needed (Ayr, Qld)

Ayr Backpackers; Ayr; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation options

Backpacker community

Job summary

Ayr Backpackers in Ayr, QLD is seeking reliable backpackers for seasonal farm work with award wage of 32.17 AUD/hour. The role involves fruit and vegetable picking, packing, and general farm tasks, with ongoing, regular hours and a strong emphasis on teamwork in a friendly backpacker environment.

Accommodation options are available through Ayr Backpackers, and you’ll be part of a close-knit community of travellers from around the world.

Qualifications

• Fruit picking and packing experience.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather.
• Reliable, punctual and team player.
• Valid working holiday visa.

Responsibilities

• Fruit/veg picking and general farm work.
• Build positive relationships with local farmers.
• Be supported by a full-time staff member who helps you find work.
• Maintain fitness and a positive attitude during field days.

Skills

Mango picking

Packing experience

Forklift experience

Job description

Job Description

FARM WORK AVAILABLE NOW- Backpackers NEEDED (Ayr, QLD)

Ayr Backpackers is looking for reliable, hard-working backpackers to join local farms for seasonal work!

Award wage: 32.17 /hour

Regular hours, ongoing work available

Great for completing your 2nd/3rd year working holiday visa farm work requirements

Friendly, supportive team environment

Your stay with us will be awesome!

Benefits

• Accommodation options available through Ayr Backpackers
• Close-knit backpacker community - meet travellers from all over the world!

What you'll be doing:

• Fruit/veg picking, packing, and general farm work (fitness and a positive attitude go a long way!)
• Amazing relationships with local farmers
• A full-time staff member whose job is to find you work
• two swimming pools
• wide grassy areas
• a fleet of vehicles to get you to work
• innerspring mattresses on every bed

About the Candidate

• Valid working holiday visa
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work outdoors in all weather
• Team player attitude
• Ready to commit to hard work
• Mango picking, packing experience
• Cherry picker/ forklift experience

Work Environment

Remember, under the Horticulture Award, you must be paid at least the minimum wage for each day you work. If you're paid by piece rate for a fruit picking role, you should earn at least 15% more than the minimum hourly rate for your classification. Ensure you receive a piecework record before starting, detailing your pay rate. Be informed - you can read more about minimum wage and piece rates for fruit picking jobs here.