Melon, pumpkin and capsicum harvest workers, Bundaberg QLD

About this job

GFH ENTERPRISES is hiring 150 harvest workers for melon, pumpkin and capsicum picking in Bundaberg. This is physically demanding outdoor work suitable for fit, healthy people.

The work includes:

• Harvesting and packing melons, pumpkins and capsicums
• Planting and weeding
• Rolling and removing plastic mulch
• General farm labour as needed

Working conditions: Approximately 30 hours per week. You will bend and lift repeatedly, stand for long periods, and work indoors and outdoors in temperatures from about 10°C to 40°C.

Pay: $32.18 per hour for the first 3 months, then $33.05 per hour. Rates follow the Australian Horticulture Award.

Start date: Around 2 November 2026.

Requirements: No experience or qualifications needed. You must be physically fit and able to do repetitive bending, lifting and carrying all day in hot outdoor conditions.

Transport and accommodation: The company can arrange both if needed (charges apply). The farm is about 30-40 minutes from Griffith town. You can also use your own transport.

Apply via the Workforce Australia website.

Originally listed on Workforce Australia.