Seasonal Harvest & Packing - Sweet Potatoes

Farmgate Backpackers Pty; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Farmgate Backpackers Pty in Bundaberg, Queensland, is seeking 100 reliable workers for sweet potato harvest and packing duties. Roles offer a minimum of 30 hours per week where available, with additional hours during peak periods, in the Bundaberg rural area. Typical shifts are 6:00am–6:00pm (approximately 7.6 hours).

Seasonal work up to 9 months; transport and accommodation arranged by applicants. Remuneration includes Level 1: $32.18/hour and Level 2: $33.05/hour after three months, with

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Ability to work in hot and variable weather conditions.
• High level of physical fitness.
• Commitment to a 7–9 month employment.
• Own transport and accommodation must be arranged by applicant.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting sweet potatoes to quality standards.
• Packing for market distribution.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in packing and harvesting areas.
• General crop maintenance and farm duties as required.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Physical fitness

Ability to work outdoors

Job description

Farmgate Backpackers Pty in Bundaberg, Queensland, is seeking 100 reliable workers for sweet potato harvest and packing duties. Roles offer a minimum of 30 hours per week where available, with additional hours during peak periods, in the Bundaberg rural area. Typical shifts are 6:00am–6:00pm (approximately 7.6 hours).

Seasonal work up to 9 months; transport and accommodation arranged by applicants. Remuneration includes Level 1: $32.18/hour and Level 2: $33.05/hour after three months, with