Cotton Picking Jobs in Australia

About cotton picking jobs

Cotton farm jobs across Australia are machinery work, not hand-picking. The jobs are in Moree, Narrabri, Goondiwindi and the Darling Downs, with the harvest running from March to June.

Where the work is

The main cotton areas are Moree, Narrabri and Goondiwindi in northern New South Wales, and the Darling Downs in Queensland. Harvest runs roughly March to June.

The work

Roles include picker and module-builder operators, irrigation hands, and gin work processing the cotton. Some need machinery experience, others are general farm hand roles. Pay is usually hourly.

Most regional farm work counts toward your 88 days. Check the rules in our 88 days guide.

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