Costa is seeking expressions of interest from jobseekers for up to 750 casual seasonal Citrus Harvest, Farm and Packhouse roles in the Renmark, SA and broader Riverland region, to support our 2027 citrus season.

Our peak intake period is generally from March to June, with seasonal roles usually available for 6 to 9 months. A further intake is generally available around July/August, running through the summer period until approximately March/April, depending on crop timing, weather, market demand and operational requirements.

As a large citrus operation, some casual roles may also be available year-round, commencing at different times during the season depending on business needs.

About the roles

Available roles may include citrus picking, thinning, packing, crop care, general farm labouring, quality control, cleaning, housekeeping, stacking cartons, container loading, receivals, despatch, basic harvest recording, production reporting, farm and harvest administration and other general farming, harvest, packhouse or administration duties as directed by a supervisor or leading hand.

Farm and harvest roles are physically demanding and may involve standing or walking for extended periods, repetitive movement, frequent ladder climbing, bending, squatting, lifting, carrying and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Workers may be required to lift or carry items up to approximately 20kg.

Packhouse roles may include stacking cartons on the box-line, pre-packs, auto-packers, floor general duties, container loading, computer pack, receivals, despatch, quality control, reporting, cleaning and other packing duties as required.

Cleaning roles may include cleaning offices, packhouse areas, accommodation facilities and other work areas.

Administration roles may include a variety of manual and computer-based clerical duties, including document processing, reconciliations, reception and general office support.

Some higher-level roles may also be available depending on business needs, including tractor, truck and forklift operator roles, quality control roles, team leader roles, assistant supervisor roles and supervisor roles. Applicants must hold any licence or permit legally required for the equipment being operated.

Hours of work

Hours and work locations may vary depending on crop timing, weather, market demand, packhouse requirements and operational needs. Roles may involve early starts, late finishes, weekdays, weekends and public holidays, and may include afternoon or evening shift work during peak packhouse periods.

Administration roles are generally worked on weekdays, although this may vary depending on operational requirements.

Work is located on rural properties, packhouse facilities and office locations in and around Renmark and the broader Riverland region,



including surrounding areas such as Murtho, Paringa, Pike Creek, Loxton and Lindsay Point. Applicants must be able to reliably travel to and from rostered work locations.

Casual seasonal roles are offered on an as-needed basis. During peak harvest and packing periods, casual workers may be offered up to 38 hours per week, depending on crop, weather, market demand and operational requirements. Hours may be reduced as required and are not guaranteed.

Pay and conditions

Pay and conditions will be in accordance with the applicable industrial instrument and the National Employment Standards:

Picking, harvest, crop care and farm work will be paid in accordance with the Horticulture Award 2020.

Packhouse work will be paid in accordance with the Vitor Citrus Packhouse Agreement 2024.

Administration and clerical work will be paid in accordance with the Clerks Private Sector Award 2020.

For picking, harvest, crop care and farm work, entry-level adult casual roles may commence from the current Horticulture Award Level 1 casual rate of $32.18 per hour, where Level 1 applies. Level 1 applies only where appropriate under the Award, including for workers who are new to the horticulture industry or have less than 3 months’ horticulture industry experience.

Workers performing picking, harvest, crop care or farm work who have 3 months or more horticulture industry experience will be classified and paid at least Horticulture Award Level 2, currently $33.05 per hour for adult casual employees, or a higher classification where required based on the duties performed, skills, training, experience and applicable Award classification.

For packhouse work, entry-level adult casual roles may commence from the current Vitor Citrus Packhouse Agreement 2024 Level 1 casual rate of $32.24 per hour, where Level 1 applies. Level 2 movement provisions also apply under the Agreement. Workers classified at Level 2 under the Vitor Citrus Packhouse Agreement 2024 are currently paid $33.13 per hour for adult casual employees.

Picking, packing, crop care, cleaning, administration and general labouring roles are generally classified based on the duties performed, the applicable industrial instrument, training, experience and demonstrated competency.

Tractor, truck and forklift operator roles are generally classified at Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4, depending on the duties performed, equipment operated,



required licence, training and competency.

Team leader, assistant supervisor and supervisor roles may be classified at higher levels depending on the duties performed, team size, level of responsibility, training, experience and demonstrated competency.

Most citrus picking work will be paid by piece rate. Where piece rates apply, pieceworkers will receive a piecework record before commencing the piecework task. A minimum pay rate guarantee will apply in accordance with the Horticulture Award 2020, and pieceworkers will be paid at least the applicable minimum wage guarantee for their classification and hours worked.

Packhouse and administration roles are generally paid on an hourly basis in accordance with the applicable industrial instrument.

Superannuation and any applicable overtime, penalty rates, allowances and loadings will be paid in accordance with the applicable industrial instrument.

Training and development

Previous horticulture, packhouse or administration experience is not required for entry-level roles. Costa provides workplace induction, safety training and task-specific training.

There may be opportunities to develop further skills, including machinery competency, forklift training, truck licensing, first aid training, administration skills or leadership development, depending on business needs, role availability, performance, attendance and suitability.

About you To be successful, applicants should:

Be willing and able to perform physically demanding work where required

Be reliable, punctual and safety-focused

Be able to follow instructions and secure work procedures

Be willing to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays where required

Be willing and able to complete picking, packing, crop work, packhouse work, cleaning, administration or general labouring duties

Have good fine and gross motor skills

Work respectfully and cooperatively in a multicultural team environment

Have good attention to detail and a positive attitude

Be available for the expected employment duration

Be able to reliably travel to and from rural worksites, packhouse facilities and/or office locations

Hold valid working rights in Australia

How to apply

If you are interested in future casual seasonal Citrus Harvest, Farm, Packhouse or Administration opportunities with Costa in the Renmark and Riverland region, please submit your expression of interest through the link below.

https://costagroup.currentjobs.co/Job/Farm-and-Harvest-Workers-Riverland-LMT-2026-27/Riverland-Region/3099

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email or phone as suitable roles become available. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their right to work during the application process.

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