Tag Archives: @backpackersau

Do you need help finding harvest or horticulture work?

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 […]

Worker Profile: Hung-Hsuan Yen

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 […]

Minimum Wage Increase

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 […]

Do you need help finding harvest or horticulture workers?

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 […]

Do you need help finding harvest or horticulture work?

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 […]

How to calculate ’88 days’ working under a piece rate agreement

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 […]

New Harvest Guide

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 […]

Rock Out and Reap the Benefits: The Ultimate Guide to Combining Music Festivals and Harvest Work in Australia

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 […]

Commodity in Focus – Melons

Melons have been enjoyed by people around the world for centuries, with watermelon, honeydew, and rockmelon being the most common types. The Australian melon industry is thriving, employing many individuals and contributing significantly to the country’s agricultural economy. Let’s delve into the key aspects of working on a melon farm in Australia, from the different […]

Site Profile: NT Farmers – Expanding Opportunities in the Top-End

The Northern Territory has long been known for its massive cattle stations and beef production, but with the growth of horticulture in recent years, NT Farmers has stepped up as the Harvest Trail Service provider for the Top-End. This expansion in horticulture, particularly around Darwin and Katherine, has led to increased demand for labour in […]