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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 […]
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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 […]
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Aug
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 2023-24 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 […]
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Aug
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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 […]
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Aug
The Fair Work Commission has increased the National Minimum Wage to $882.80 per week ($23.23 per hour) from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2023. This means if your weekly pay period starts on a Monday, the new rates applied from Monday, 3 July 2023. The National Minimum Wage applies […]
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Aug
Aug
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 2023-24 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 […]
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May
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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 […]
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May
May
Do you hold a Working Holiday visa and are you looking to extend your stay in Australia? If so, you will know you need to complete 88 days of ‘specified work’ in regional Australia to qualify for a second year. And if you want to stay a third year, you need to undertake 179 days […]
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May
May
The 18th edition of the National Harvest Guide is now available. This guide is produced to assist workers, both Aussies and overseas visitors, locate picking and packing and other horticulture jobs right across Australia. It contains crop calendars for all harvest areas: and a description of the location, how to get there and what the […]
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Rock Out and Reap the Benefits: The Ultimate Guide to Combining Music Festivals and Harvest Work in Australia
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May
May
Are you a music-loving, adventure-seeking itinerant worker looking to make the most of your time in Australia? We’ve got the perfect solution for you – combine your love for live music with the chance to earn some cash during harvest season! Follow the Harvest Trail to experience Australia’s vibrant music festivals, while working in picturesque […]