Horticulture Jobs in Australia

About horticulture jobs

Horticulture jobs across Australia cover vegetable growing, nurseries, greenhouses and packing. A lot of it runs year-round under cover, so the work is steadier than seasonal fruit picking.

Types of work

Roles range from planting, weeding and harvesting vegetables to nursery and greenhouse work, propagation, and sorting and packing produce. Some need a bit of experience, but plenty of field and shed work is entry-level.

Where the work is

Major vegetable regions include Bowen and Bundaberg in Queensland, the Lockyer Valley, Werribee in Victoria, Virginia near Adelaide, and the Riverina in New South Wales. Greenhouse and nursery work is spread across the country, often near the cities.

Pay and visa

The casual minimum is $30.91 per hour, with some packing and harvest roles on piece rates. Most horticulture work in regional areas counts toward your 88 days. See the pay rates guide for detail.

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