Fruit and Vegetable Packer

RGIT Australia; Mataranka; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Rombola Family Farms seeks a Fruit and Vegetable Packer to support harvesting operations and ensure quality packing of fresh produce for Australian markets. Based across Griffith, NSW and NT sites, this role requires reliability, strong teamwork, and readiness for extended harvest periods.

Immediate availability and valid work rights are essential, with transport being required to access multiple sites. The team culture is passionate, energetic, and safety-focused.

Qualifications

• Previous farm experience is an advantage.
• Reliable transportation is a must.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods, including weekends and public holidays.
• Immediate availability to start work.
• Willing to stay for the whole harvest period.
• Evidence of work rights.
• Chemical Certification will be advantageous.
• Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds.

Skills

Farm experience

Reliable transportation

Flexible hours

Immediate availability

Harvest period commitment

Work rights evidence

Chemical certification

Team player

Job description

Mataranka, Northern Territory 0852, Australia A$71,000 - A$75,000

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 26 Aug 2026

Description

About us:

At Rombola Family Farms, we’re not just about farming – we’re about crafting a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Australia's agricultural landscape, in Griffith, Rombola Family Farms is a forward-thinking business committed to producing the highest quality fruits, vegetables, and produce for local markets. Our intensive irrigated horticultural production located in Griffith (NSW), Bundaberg (QLD), Douglas-Daly (NT) and Mataranka (NT). Our passion for innovation and sustainability drives everything we do, from our cutting-edge farming techniques to our unwavering dedication to community and the environment.

We’re a family-run business, deeply rooted in values that span generations. As we expand, we’re looking for Fruit and Vegetable Packer to join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in the future of Rombola Family Farms in Griffith, NSW, Mataranka, NT, Douglas-Daly, NT and Bundaberg, QLD.

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• Previous farm experience is an advantage.
• Reliable transportation is a must.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods, including weekends and public holidays.
• Immediate availability to start work.
• Willing to stay for the whole harvest period.
• Evidence of work rights.
• Chemical Certification will be advantageous.
• Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds.

In return we offer you

• An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience, salary range between $71,000 to $75,000 per annum
• Become a part of a progressive and vibrant business.
• A passionate and energetic team culture.

Company Overview

The Rombola Family has been farming for over fifty years, since they arrived in Australia in the 1950s from Calabria, Italy. They were part of a large group of migrants who helped transform Australia’s Riverina and surrounding areas into a dynamic, enterprising agricultural region. Today, the Rombola Family Farm sits on over 4,000 hectares of premium horticultural land in New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The company employs more than 300 seasonal contract employees and supplies produce to all capital cities across Australia. The Rombola Family Farms brand is synonymous with quality, and our commitment to excellence has helped us become one of the leading suppliers of fresh produce in Australia under two flagship brands: Rombola Family Farms and Green Gro. Both brands are dedicated to providing high-quality, fresh produce to Australian consumers.