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Rural Enterprises Australia (REA) has been providing rural recruitment services for over 60 years in Western Australia forging strong relationships with farmers and farm workers alike. Rural Enterprises is very much a family business and focused on more than just filling vacancies. They have a passion for agricultural and rural business, and enjoy hearing people’s […]
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Cotton – it’s only natural Australia’s cotton industry is known for producing high-quality fibre using efficient and sustainable farming practices. With a focus on environmental responsibility, the industry is well-positioned to continue its success in the global marketplace. Do you know how cotton is farmed? Cotton in Australia is mainly grown in New South Wales […]
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Employees deserve to be paid for the hard work they do, and while they may choose to utilise transport or accommodation provided by employers, they cannot serve as payment in lieu of wages. If the employer proposes to deduct money for those services from an employee’s pay, then Fair Work’s rules must be followed. Pay […]
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Mark Twain is often mis-quoted as saying “the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated”. And so, it is with piece rates too. While there have been significant changes, piece rates are still quite legal under the Horticulture Award – but not everybody knows that! Don’t believe everything you read in the papers Despite inaccurate […]
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This article is the second in a series on Seasonal Workforce Attraction and Retention. Last issue we identified who seasonal workers were and suggested some employment practices that may attract them other than just wages. This issue we’ll identify some ways employers can grab the attention of people looking for seasonal work. We will then […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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To follow a ‘Harvest Trail’ can be a great adventure for individuals, couples or groups. A Harvest Trail can be anything you want it to be – from a short haul close to your home base, or a long journey which may take months, or even a year, to travel and work right round Australia. […]