Farm & harvest

Casual farm hand labourers

WHATHIMSAID FARMING PTY LTD

Bowen, QLD Posted 5 days agovia Workforce Australia Harvest Trail
PayAward rate
88 daysCounts for 88 days
Duration9 months

"Award rate" means at least the legal minimum for this kind of work, set by Fair Work (plus 25% casual loading if you're casual). Check the exact rate

From the ad

Our tomato farm is looking for seasonal farm hand workers, for our 2027 tomato season which begins mid-late February and ends in October.

Job location Bowen 10 x casual farm hand positions available Start date approximately 15/02/27 for 9 months

Position details: The farm hand role involves a range of general farm duties to support the cultivation and maintenance of tomato crops. Responsibilities include planting seedlings, staking and tying plants, pruning, weeding, and assisting with general farm maintenance. Also responsible for using basic farm tools and equipment safely and carrying out manual labour, while following workplace health and safety procedures.

The role requires physical fitness, reliability, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. This work is outdoors where weather conditions play a big part as our region experiences a diverse climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.

As this is a seasonal role and largely depends on mother nature and the weather, hours and days of work vary depending on the crop. This is a casual role with casual hours paid according to the Horticultural Award…

This is a preview. The full ad is on Workforce Australia Harvest Trail.

Is this 88-day work?

This listing is tagged as 88-day work.

Postcode 4805 (Bowen) is on the regional list, so farm work here can count.

That's the main postcode for the town: nearby localities can differ, so confirm the farm's exact postcode.

It also has to be paid at award rates, with payslips. This is a quick guide, not the official list.

About the work

Picking season in Bowen: April to December, peak May to November.

Tomatoes, capsicum, melons and mangoes.

Busiest months across the 3 farms we list near Bowen

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capsicum tomatoes melons cucumber

Piece rates are legal, but every picker is guaranteed at least the award's minimum hourly rate.

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