National Harvest Labour Information Services Articles
The latest and 17th edition of the National Harvest Guide is now available. This guide is produced to assist horticulture jobseekers, both Aussies and overseas visitors, locate picking and packing and other harvest jobs across all major horticulture areas in Australia. It contains crop calendars for all areas: and a description of the location, how […]
In this edition, we continue our series on ‘Harvest Trails’… Remember that the Harvest Guide can be a valuable resource if you want to work out your own personal Harvest Trail. You can download the National Harvest Guide or call the Harvest Trail Information Service (HTIS) on free call 1800 062 332 and request a […]
To be eligible to apply for a second or third Working Holiday (subclass 417) or Work & Holiday (subclass 462) visa, you must have already completed a prescribed minimum period of ‘specified work’. This information applies equally to both 417 and 462 visas so the collective term ‘Working Holiday Maker’ (WHM) visas will be used. ‘Specified […]
There have been plenty of revelations about harvest work exposed by the global pandemic in recent years. However, from a worker’s perspective, a couple of things have remained challenging – sourcing accommodation and working out how you’re going to get to the farms. The Harvest Trail Information Service as well as every Harvest Trail Service […]
Can the boss deduct money from your wages for accommodation and transport? Don’t let your hard-earned pay go to waste – know the rules that protect you! There are clear guidelines so employers and workers know exactly what can and can’t be deducted from your pay. Stay informed and protect your finances on your next […]
Have you seen where farmers are no longer allowed to pay piece rates, where you are only paid for the amount of fruit you pick? Believe it or not – not everything on social media is accurate! Piecework remains legal but the rules have certainly changed. Know your facts before you start that farm job. […]
Consider using Harvest Trail Services to assist you. No cost, no obligation, no risk. Contact the Harvest Trail Information Service or your nearest Harvest Trail Services Office. Harvest Areas 2020-23 Harvest Trail Information Service Contact List Harvest Trail Information Service 1800 062 332 htis@madec.edu.au Harvest Trail Services Contact List South West WA Rural Enterprises Australia […]
Eva and Gennaro Arena have been using the QITE Harvest Trail Service (HTS) to source harvest workers for many years, and have found it a very easy and quick-to-use service. Eva and Gennaro find workers through QITE every year and have already advertised their jobs for their upcoming mango season with QITE HTS. Beau Hatfield […]
Adrian Crush, General Manager at Peirson Memorial Trust, started using Harvest Trail Services at the end of last season, to backfill roles. They’re now his first call when he needs workers. Peirson Farm is part of the Peirson Memorial Trust, a charity organisation dedicated to supporting disadvantaged youth. Seventy-five years ago, two sisters from the […]
Employers and workers in the busy Sunshine Moreton Harvest Area are served well by the MADEC Harvest Trail Services Office in Caboolture. The Harvest Area is in south-east Queensland and covers the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay North geographical areas. Together, Harvest Office Manager Amy Nash and Administration Officer Carly Daniels have in-depth knowledge of […]
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