Vegetable Farm Cutters and Packers

Connect Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Connect Group in Victoria is recruiting up to 150 farm workers to plant, prune, harvest, sort, bunch and pack vegetables at Werribee South. The contract season runs for about 9 months, with starts between 0500 and 0700 and a minimum 5 days per week, plus potential weekend work.

Work is outdoors and physical, with lifting, standing and bending. A driver’s licence and own transport are preferred due to limited public transport.

Applications close 3:00pm EST 19-Nov-2026.

Responsibilities

• Harvesting and sorting of vegetables in fields and packing shed
• Regular lifting, standing and bending required
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in various weather

Job description

Job Description

Job Type: Contract position | Casual position

Our client requires up to 150 hardworking, nimble-fingered and reliable farm workers to plant, prune, harvest, sort, bunch and pack vegetables (e.g. baby cos lettuce, celery, broccoli, cauliflower and related crops) in Werribee South VIC. MUST be available to start work from Febuary and be committed to a minimum 5 days per week, with the potential for additional weekend work for the duration of the season (approximately 9 months). Varying early starts (anywhere between 0500 and 0700) depending on crops/products availability and management requirements.

Flexibility in your availability is crucial in horticulture, as crops growth/harvest is weather driven and may be intermittent. Most work is outdoors which can be cold and wet, or hot and dirty. We need reliable and flexible workers who are physically fit.

Duties may include but are not limited to, harvesting and sorting of fresh vegetables in the fields and in the packing shed as needed. Regular lifting, constant standing and bending are required to pick and pack products. Previous (and current) physical outdoor activities or lifestyle habits will be highly regarded.

You are required to work in a team. Modern Horticultural Award 2020 Hourly Rate is on offer. Ability to adhere to company QA and WHS requirements is essential.

Drivers licence and own transport is required as there is limited public transport access to the farm during the hours required. Work is offered through an agency on a casual basis.

Applications close 3:00pm EST 19-Nov-2026