Farm Hand

About the Role:

Farm Hands - Emerald, QLD 4720

Apex Labour Hire Services is currently recruiting 100 reliable and physically fit individuals to support pruning, crop manipulation, and the harvesting of table grapes.

Employment will commence in November 2025 for 12 months +, with flexible working hours averaging 30 hours per week. Successful applicants will be engaged on a Full-time basis under the Horticulture Award 2020.

Job Description

You will be working outdoors performing duties such as:

• Cane and spur pruning, shoot thinning, bunch trimming
  
• Table grape picking using secateurs
  
• Sorting and packing harvested fruit
  
• Following farm safety procedures and supervisor instructions. Work is physically demanding, performed in various weather conditions, and requires attention to detail and the ability to work at a high speed.
  
  Pay and Conditions
  
• Award: Horticulture Award 2020 (MA000028) Level 2
  
• $24.95ph + Superannuation + Mixture of Piece-rate (if applicable)
  
• Minimum 30 hours per week for the duration of your employment
  
• Overtime and working on public holidays will be paid penalty rates
  
• Payslips issued before posting of weekly wages; all wages paid into nominated bank accounts
  
  All workers will receive a written piecework record before commencing piece-rate work, outlining:
  
• Method of calculation
  
• Minimum hourly guarantee
  
• Applicable rates for each task
  
• All hours worked will be tracked to ensure compliance with Fair Work rules.
  
  Accommodation & Transport
  
• You can organise your own accommodation and transport.
  
• Accommodation and transport are also available at a cost.
  
  Who We're Looking For
  
• Focused and consistent high-performing workers.
  
• Fit and capable of standing, bending, and lifting to 15kg
  
• Ability to follow safety and quality instructions
  
• Willing to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
  
• Good attitude, punctual, and respectful in team environments.
  
  There will be on-the-job training, and we support training opportunities for our workers.