Flower Farm Labourers – Newcastle Region NSW
Job Type: Permanent position | Casual position
Job Description
Flower Farm Labourers – Newcastle Region NSW Location: Newcastle Region, NSW Employment Type: Casual
Positions Available: 10 Assignment Duration: 9 months Anticipated Start Date: December ****
Hours: Monday to Friday, with weekend work where required due to seasonal and operational requirements Award: Horticulture Award **** [MA******] Classification: Horticulture Employee Level 1
Pay Rate: Casual hourly rate in accordance with the Horticulture Award ****, including 25% casual loading, plus applicable overtime, penalty rates and allowances.
Superannuation: Paid in accordance with legislative requirements.
About the Role
We are seeking 10 reliable and hardworking Flower Farm Labourers to join a commercial flower-growing operation in the Newcastle region for a 9-month assignment commencing in December ****.
This is a hands‐on horticultural role involving the growing, harvesting, handling and preparation of flowers for market.
Work will be undertaken across outdoor growing areas and covered growing/packing areas depending on seasonal and operational requirements.
The role is physically active and requires employees to work on their feet for extended periods, undertake repetitive tasks and work in varying weather and temperature conditions.
Key Duties Duties may include:
Planting and assisting with the establishment of flower crops
General flower crop maintenance
Weeding and maintaining growing areas
Harvesting and picking flowers
Cutting flowers to required specifications




Bunching and preparing flowers for packing
Sorting and grading flowers for quality
Packing flowers and preparing orders for dispatch
Removing damaged or unsuitable flowers
General farm and horticultural labouring
Cleaning and maintaining work and packing areas
Assisting with irrigation and basic crop maintenance as directed
Moving trays, buckets, boxes and other materials around the farm
Following harvesting, quality and production requirements
Following supervisor instructions and safe work procedures
Complying with all workplace health and safety requirements
About You To be successful in these positions, applicants should demonstrate: A strong work ethic and reliable attendance Good physical fitness and ability to undertake repetitive manual work
Ability to work on your feet for extended periods Willingness to undertake outdoor work in varying weather conditions Positive attention to detail when harvesting, grading and packing flowers
Ability to follow instructions and quality requirements Ability to work effectively as part of a team Positive attitude and willingness to learn




Availability to work additional hours and weekends when reasonably required Commitment to completing the full 9-month assignment Experience & Requirements
Previous experience in horticulture, farming, flower production, harvesting, picking, packing or other agricultural work would be advantageous but is not essential.
Training and workplace induction will be provided.
Applicants must:
Be able to safely undertake the inherent physical requirements of the role
Be willing to undertake repetitive manual tasks
Be willing to work in outdoor and covered growing environments
Be willing to undertake a pre‐employment medical assessment where required
Be willing to undertake drug and alcohol screening where required
Comply with workplace health and safety policies and procedures
Hold appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of the assignment
A current driver's licence and reliable transport are desirable due to the farm location and availability of public transport.
What
9-month assignment commencing December ****
Casual employment under the Horticulture Award ****
Award-based hourly rate plus applicable casual loading, overtime, penalties and allowances
Weekly pay and superannuation
On-the-job training
Consistent seasonal horticultural work
Supportive and safety-focused workplace
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
Applicants will be considered based on their skills, experience, suitability and ability to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position.
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📌 Flower Farm Labourers – Newcastle Region Nsw (New South Wales)
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