The benefits

Start: 1st January 2027

AU$32.18 - AU$33.05 per hour

Duration: Approx 3 months

Hands-on experience in horticulture and nursery operations

Opportunity to gain experience in plant handling, grading and packing

Consistent hours with potential overtime during peak production periods

Job description

The Role

We are seeking Experienced Strawberry Runners join a strawberry nursery operation in

Ballandean, QLD.

This role involves working within the production shed and supporting the handling, grading, trimming, cleaning and packing of strawberry runner plants. The role is suited to physically fit candidates who can perform repetitive manual tasks, maintain attention to detail and work effectively as part of a team.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will support day-to-day nursery production operations, focusing on the safe and productive handling, processing and packing of strawberry runner plants while maintaining high quality, hygiene and biosecurity standards.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

Handling and processing strawberry runner plants within the production shed

Grading, trimming, cleaning and packing plants

Inspecting plants for quality, uniformity, damage or signs of disease

Preparing trays and packaging materials for daily dispatch requirements

Operating or assisting with basic production equipment under supervision

Maintaining clean, organised and hygienic work areas

Following all workplace hygiene, biosecurity and safety procedures





Recording work outputs and reporting quality issues or equipment faults to supervisors

Assisting with palletising, labelling and stock movement

Performing general nursery and production duties as required

Benefits:

$32.18-$33.05 per hour + penalty rates

Approximately 38 hours per week

Potential overtime during peak periods

Opportunity for ongoing work depending on production requirements

Your Skills & Experience:

To be considered for the role, it is important you can demonstrate the following:

Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment

Flexible and willing to move between tasks as required

Ability to follow workplace safety, hygiene and biosecurity procedures

Good communication skills and a positive work ethic

Previous horticulture, nursery, packing or produce processing experience is preferred but not essential

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers - we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.

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