Tag Archives: @fruitpickingjobs

Worker Profile: Lo Tsz Ching – A Journey of Exploration and Growth

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 […]

Harvest Trail Services Site Profile – Q.I.T.E.

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, […]

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 […]

Site Profile – Hunter Central West, NSW

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 […]

Commodity in Focus: Berries

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 […]

Harvest Trail (Series #4) – Berry Harvest Trail

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 […]

Setting Up a myGov Account & Linking Workforce Australia

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 […]

Seasonal Workforce Attraction & Retention (a series #4)

Seasonal Workforce – who, where, how, why? In our final article in the series, we break down the different groups of people you are likely to encounter in the national labour pool. If you consider the varying characteristics of each, you can increase your chances of attracting and retaining them as workers for your busy […]

How to get a Forklift Driver licence

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 […]

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 […]