Apple Picking Jobs in Australia
Apple picking jobs across Australia run through autumn, roughly March to May, in the cooler regions: Tasmania, Batlow, Orange, Stanthorpe and the WA southwest.
About apple picking jobs
Apple picking jobs across Australia run through autumn, roughly March to May, in the cooler regions: Tasmania, Batlow, Orange, Stanthorpe and the WA southwest. It fills the gap after summer fruit.
When and where
The cooler apple regions are the Huon Valley in Tasmania, Batlow and Orange in New South Wales, Stanthorpe in Queensland, the Goulburn Valley in Victoria, and Donnybrook and Manjimup in the WA southwest. Most pick from March to May.
The work
You pick into a bag worn on your chest and empty it into bins. It means ladders, full bags and a lot of climbing, so it is physical. Most farms pay by the bin, so your speed sets your pay.
The casual minimum is $30.91 per hour. Many picking jobs pay piece rates instead, where faster workers earn more. See our pay rates guide for detail.
Most regional farm work counts toward your 88 days. Check the rules in our 88 days guide.
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