Blueberry Picker - Sulphur Creek, Tasmania

The benefits

• Start: 14 December 2026
• $33.05 per hour + penalty rates
• Duration: Approx. 6 weeks
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the Australian horticulture industry
• Develop practical fruit-picking and harvesting skills
• Opportunity to work within a supportive team environment

Job description

The Role

Agri Labour Australia is seeking reliable and hardworking Blueberry Pickers to join a busy berry-growing operation in Sulphur Creek, Tasmania, for the upcoming blueberry harvest season.

This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for seasonal work in the horticulture industry. The role will primarily involve picking blueberries while also supporting other harvest activities, including berry packing and general crew duties depending on operational requirements.

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will be responsible for picking blueberries to the required quality standards, sorting and handling berries carefully, and supporting general harvest activities while following workplace health and safety procedures.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Pick blueberries carefully to meet quality standards.
• Identify and pick good-quality berries, ensuring jam berries are placed in the correct buckets.
• Sort and handle berries carefully to minimise damage.
• Assist with berry packing and other harvest activities as required.
• Provide general support to harvesting crews.
• Work across different sites as directed by your supervisor.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and instructions.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards throughout the harvest.

Benefits:

• $33.05 per hour + applicable penalty rates.
• Approximately 40+ hours per week, weather dependent.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the Australian horticulture industry.
• Develop practical blueberry picking and harvesting skills.
• Gain hands-on experience in seasonal fruit production.

Your Skills & Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous fruit-picking or harvesting experience (desirable).
• Be physically fit and capable of working long hours on your feet.
• Have good attention to detail when selecting and picking quality blueberries.
• Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Be available to work 40+ hours per week, including weekends.
• Be flexible and willing to work across different sites as required.

Choose Agri Labour Australia

Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusinesses, large primary producers, rural operators, and local farmers, we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our clients' businesses and our candidates' careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice, and support.

If you believe you're a great fit for the role, click 'Apply Now' and submit your most up-to-date resume, highlighting any relevant fruit-picking or harvesting experience.

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