Tag Archives: @htis

Contact Centre Report

The Harvest Trail Information Service (HTIS) records and analyses data regarding itinerant workers who engage with us, ensuring we cater effectively to their needs as part of our commitment to continually improve and adapt our services. For the period spanning 1 October to 31 December, this report provides an analysis of the HTIS contact centre […]

Commodity in Focus – Avocados

Avocados have transcended from being just a fruit to a cultural icon, symbolising the essence of modern dietary trends and the famed ‘smashed avo’ brunch. Their buttery texture and nutritional profile have catapulted them to the forefront of health-conscious diets worldwide. In Australia, this green gem has not only found its way into the hearts […]

Season’s Greetings

From the MADEC team delivering the Harvest Trail Information Service (HTIS), we wish you all a very merry and peaceful Xmas and a prosperous new year. Let’s hope 2024 brings with it favourable weather, pest free crops and plenty of job opportunities. On the subject of work, don’t forget to call the HTIS on 1800 […]

Follow us on Social Media…

The Harvest Trail Information Service (HTIS) posts vacancies regularly on a range of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (ex-Twitter) and YouTube. Most of the posts will advertise current vacancies, however, from time to time, we post about major weather events, health and safety information, wage rate changes, visa change information or anything […]

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 […]

Harvest Trail Information Service – out and about!

As we all know, it’s been conference season across all things agriculture over the past few months, and we’ve had the great pleasure of being able to support many of our industry partners. We thought we’d summarise our winter exploits with an overview of where we’ve been, who we’ve met and what we learned. 16 […]

Seasonal workforce attraction and retention

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 […]