At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team for fruit picking, packing, and thinning in beautiful Queensland.
- Company: Gurkhas Harvesting Group, a friendly and supportive agricultural employer.
- Benefits: Earn $32.18/hour with flexible hours and outdoor work.
- Other info: Casual positions available for 9 months with training provided.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in agriculture while enjoying the great outdoors.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Gurkhas Harvesting Group Pty Ltd is seeking motivated and reliable workers to fill 30 casual fruit farm worker positions in Gayndah and Mundubbera, Queensland. Successful applicants will undertake a range of agricultural duties, including fruit picking, fruit packing and fruit thinning, depending on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
Position Details
- Employer: Gurkhas Harvesting Group Pty Ltd
- Work locations: Gayndah and Mundubbera, Queensland
- Total vacancies: 30 workers
- Employment type: Casual
- Proposed commencement date: 15 January 2027
- Employment duration: 9 months
- Minimum working hours: 30 hours per week
- Award: Horticulture Award 2020 (MA000028)
- Proposed hourly rate: $32.18 including 25% of casual loading
- Application closing date: 30 November 2026
About the Role
The successful applicants will assist with fruit production and handling activities throughout the growing, harvesting and packing seasons. Workers may be allocated to fruit thinning, fruit picking or fruit packing duties according to their skills, training and the operational requirements of the farm.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Fruit Thinning
- Thin fruit by hand to remove excess, damaged or poorly positioned fruit.
- Maintain appropriate spacing between fruit to support healthy growth and produce quality.
- Follow instructions on thinning methods and quality standards.
- Work carefully around trees, branches and developing fruit.
- Fruit Picking
- Harvest fruit by hand according to maturity and quality requirements.
- Handle harvested fruit carefully to minimise damage and wastage.
- Place harvested fruit into designated bins, crates or containers.
- Follow harvesting procedures and supervisor instructions.
- Fruit Packing
- Sort, grade and inspect fruit according to size, quality and condition.
- Remove damaged or unsuitable produce.
- Pack fruit into cartons, trays and containers according to specifications.
- Label and prepare packed produce for storage and transportation.
- Maintain cleanliness and quality standards in packing areas.
- General Farm Duties
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
- Maintain clean and safe work areas.
- Use equipment and tools safely following appropriate instruction.
- Work cooperatively with supervisors and other team members.
- Perform other reasonable fruit production and handling duties as required.
Skills and Requirements
- Willingness to perform manual and repetitive work.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and/or in packing shed environments.
- Reliability, punctuality and a positive work attitude.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Previous fruit thinning, picking, packing or agricultural experience is desirable but not essential.
- Training and workplace induction will be provided where required.
Working Hours and Employment Conditions
Employees will be offered a minimum of 30 hours of work per week over the proposed 9-month employment period, subject to the agreed employment arrangements and applicable workplace laws. These are casual positions. Wages, casual loading, overtime, penalty rates, allowances and other applicable entitlements will be paid in accordance with the Horticulture Award 2020 and applicable Australian workplace laws.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their resume and a brief introduction by email to Gurkhas Harvesting Group Pty Ltd. Please include your availability, preferred work location and any relevant agricultural experience. Applications close: 30 November 2026.
Gurkhas Harvesting Group Pty Ltd is committed to fair recruitment and equal employment opportunity. All applications will be assessed fairly against the genuine requirements of the positions.
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