Crop farm workers, Kununurra WA

About this job

Acadia Farms is hiring 30 crop farm workers for the 2027 season in Kununurra, Western Australia. This is seasonal work for up to 9 months, starting February to May 2027.

What you will do:

• Pick and pack watermelons, mangoes, pumpkins and zucchini in the fields and packing shed
• Grade fruit and vegetables
• Chip and weed crops
• Clear skip rows and lay or pick up plastic mulch
• Clean the packing shed and build boxes
• General farm duties as needed

What we need:

• You must be fit and able to handle intense heat and humidity
• You must be able to commit to the full 9 months
• You must be an Australian resident or have a valid working visa
• You understand that Kununurra is remote and very hot and humid
• You understand that picking watermelons and pumpkins is physically demanding work

The work:

• 30 to 38 hours per week, depending on how much fruit is ready
• 4 to 6 days per week
• $32.18 per hour plus 12% employer superannuation
• Covered under the Horticulture Award 2020
• On-the-job training provided

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to katrina@acadiafarms.com.au with the subject line “Crop Farm Worker 2027 Application”. Include at least 2 working references. In your cover letter, confirm you are an Australian resident or have a valid working visa, that you can work the full 9 months, and that you understand the location, heat, humidity and physical demands of the work.

Originally listed on Workforce Australia.