We have up to 15 Full-time positions available for general farm labour, picking, packing and pruning blueberries in Coffs Harbour NSW area, and surrounding regions. Work will start at various times, starting from August 2026, and is expected to go for 9 months. You will be paid as a Level1, Full time Employee under the Horticultural Award 2020 (MA ).
Hourly and/or Piece Rates may apply. There may be an prospect to undertake training and upskilling in this role, which can allow your remuneration to increase as per the levels in the Horticultural Award 2020 (MA ) award. The position requires availability for shift work over a 7-day roster.
Minimum 38 hours per week, and shift duration is 6am to 4pm, although at times this may change due to the seasonal needs of the business. Please note that random drug & alcohol testing may be conducted. Applicants must address the selection criteria and all claims against this need to be substantiated.
Any applications that fail to do so will not be considered. Selection criteria:
- Attention to detail
- Positive hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to follow detailed instructions
- Ability to work continuously at a high level of concentration
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Ability to bend low to the ground for long periods
- Ability to tolerate hot and humid conditions for long periods of time (40+)
- Must be physically fit and agile
- Applications from outside the area must be able to show a commitment to moving to the location for the duration of employment.
To apply, please email applications with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to ************@madec.edu.au with the subject line in your email being: Harvest Workers – Coffs Harbour, NSW - . Applications who do not address the selection criteria and the subject line will not be considered. Applications will close on 7th August 2026. Only successful applicants will be contacted.