At the age of 23, Lo Tsz Ching also known as ‘Oscar’ has already embarked on a remarkable journey filled with exploration, personal growth, and valuable experiences. Growing up with three sisters in Hong Kong, her father was a taxi driver and her mother a housewife. At 18 she moved to Taiwan to pursue a […]
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In the lush and vibrant landscapes of Far North Queensland, from the tropical allure of Cape York to the bustling agricultural hub of Bowen, Q.I.T.E. Harvest Trail Services (HTS) stands as a beacon of support for employers and workers in the horticulture industry. With a network of offices strategically located in Atherton, Mareeba, Dimbulah, Cairns, […]
Transitioning into new experiences can be both exciting and challenging. It requires stepping out of one’s comfort zone and embracing the unknown. Meet Hung-Hsuan Yen, affectionately known as Bacon, a Taiwanese chef who embarked on an exciting journey to Australia in 2018 searching for growth and adventure. Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, Bacon was […]
If you are a jobseeker looking for work in regional New South Wales, we have good news for you. The regional Harvest Trail Services (HTS) for the ‘Hunter Central West’ area is now being delivered by MADEC Australia. Already operating eleven of the 16 regional Harvest Trail offices across Australia, MADEC has expanded its footprint […]
Immerse yourself in the vivid hues of Australia’s billion-dollar berry industry! Explore picking strawberries in Queensland to packing blueberries in New South Wales (NSW). Dive into our guide on Australia’s ‘berry best’ and learn unique berry facts. There are thriving growing regions with vibrant harvest seasons and diverse job opportunities ripe for the picking. Unlock […]
It’s that time of year again when we all scurry around trying to find receipts in order to complete our annual tax return for the Australian Taxation Office. The Australian income year starts on 1 July and ends on 30 June the following year. Depending on your circumstance you may want to lodge a return. Receipts for […]
As part of our series of developing some unique and fun ways to explore the Harvest Trail, we have put together this guide for following berries around Australia, timed for their peak harvests. In order to provide some unique and fun ways to explore Australia using the Harvest Trail, we have added to our series […]
A myGov account is a centralised platform through which individuals can access numerous government services and benefits online. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps of setting up a myGov account and connecting it to Workforce Australia. You’ll need to do this in order to apply for many jobs advertised on the Harvest […]
With Working Holiday Maker numbers back to pre-COVID levels, farmers have been left a little spoilt for choice when it comes to recruiting labour for their peak harvests. As a result of high competition for picking and packing jobs, many backpackers are heading to regional areas and cold-calling, that is, knocking on doors and entering […]
As at mid-June 2023, a quick search on SEEK revealed over 30,000 forklift operator vacancies across Australia. There were vacancies in every state. Along with truck drivers and other skilled positions, Australian industry is in desperate need of more forklift drivers and other machinery operators. In horticulture at the moment there is intense competition for […]