The fruit season has started and
there are thousands of jobs available!
The Goulburn Valley is one of the largest fruit producing regions in Australia producing 90% of Australia’s pears, 70% of Australia’s peaches, 49% of Australia’s plums, 80% of Australia’s Kiwi Fruit and 38% of Australia’s apples to name a few.
There are many short-term jobs up for grabs, including fruit picking and packing, and general farm work. If you love the work, your harvest job could become a wonderful career as the industry has many full time jobs.
Job enquiries and registration can be made through the following websites:
MADEC
MADEC provides all year round Harvest Trail Services to meet seasonal labour market needs.
They supply labour to major harvest areas seeking large numbers of harvest workers to supplement local labour supply.
Harvest Trail Services staff liaise with growers, industry leaders and industry groups to keep up with regional trends and industry needs; communicate with jobseekers outside the region to inform them of available facilities, transport and accommodation; and liaise with other labour services including the Harvest Trail Information Service.
This extends to other potential labour sources including universities, Backpacker Hostels and Community Groups.
Find out more information on the MADEC Website.
MADEC positions available are advertised here: workforceaustralia.gov.au
Harvest Jobs
Workforce Australia links job seekers with harvest jobs Australia wide.
For more information about harvest and seasonal work jobs, visit Workforce Australia Website
Labour Hire Companies
LIST OF LABOUR HIRE COMPANIES – You can search a list of Licensed Labour Hire Companies by clicking 'Search by' - select 'Industry' then in 'Search for' select - 'Horticulture'.