Seasonal Fruit Farm Workers – 30+ hrs/week, 9 months

CoreStaff; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

CoreStaff is seeking 60 Fruit Farm Workers for a casual seasonal role in the Shepparton region of Victoria. Positions commence December 2026 and run about 9 months.

Expect at least 30 hours per week, with overtime possible during peak harvest; early starts and outdoor work in varying weather are common. Duties include picking, pruning, packing, general farm maintenance, and adhering to health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Be reliable, punctual and have a strong work ethic.
• Be physically capable of undertaking manual horticultural work.
• Be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Be able to follow instructions and workplace safety procedures.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Be available for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Have flexibility to work additional hours and overtime when required.
• Be available for the approximately 9-month assignment duration.
• Be able to reliably attend rostered shifts.
• Previous experience in horticulture, farming, fruit picking, harvesting or packing is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Picking and harvesting fruit
• Pruning and general crop maintenance
• Orchard and plant maintenance
• Sorting, grading and packing produce
• Preparing produce for storage or dispatch
• General farm and property maintenance
• Cleaning work areas and equipment
• Manual handling, including lifting and carrying
• Following workplace health and safety procedures
• Other reasonable horticultural duties as required

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Willing to work overtime

Job description

CoreStaff is seeking 60 Fruit Farm Workers for a casual seasonal role in the Shepparton region of Victoria. Positions commence December 2026 and run about 9 months.

Expect at least 30 hours per week, with overtime possible during peak harvest; early starts and outdoor work in varying weather are common. Duties include picking, pruning, packing, general farm maintenance, and adhering to health and safety procedures.