Are fruit pickers needed in Australia?

Fruit picking jobs and harvest work is carried out on farms throughout Australia. Luckily, nearly all fruit pickers are backpackers so it’s a great time to meet new people and make new friends. If you’re lucky, you’ll find yourself a great group to pick with that will make working much more fun.

Is fruit picking in Australia hard?

Many backpackers decide that when they travel to Australia that they will look for a job fruit picking. However, fruit picking is not for the faint-hearted and can be very hard work.

How much do you get paid for fruit picking?

On your first days it could very well be less than $10 a hour. And it takes a while to get good enough to earn $27 an hour… If you work for an hourly rate the pay varies, depending on the crop, the area, the amount of workers available, if accommodation is included or not… But it sure won’t be $27!

Do fruit pickers pay tax?

Typical Fruit Pickers & Working Holiday makers pay 13-32% tax.

How to get a fruit picking visa in Australia?

Here is all the information you need on fruit picking in Australia. The different types of fruit picking jobs, remuneration, living conditions but also information on obtaining a second and third Working Holiday Visa. How to find a farm job?

Can a fruit picker get a second year visa?

Fruit picking isn’t the only way to earn your second year visa, but it’s the most popular way. Fruit picking jobs are easy to come across, aimed mostly at backpackers and are nearly always regional enough to count towards your second year visa (although you should still check the farm’s postcode).

How does a fruit picking job in Australia work?

Because fruit picking jobs in Australia are so remote, you’re likely to have your own vehicle to get around. Most fruit-picking jobs offered with the option to live on-site so you are close to your daily job, but your payment will be docked to cover the cost of the rent.

Where is the best place to pick fruit in Australia?

Not every part of Australia has fruit picking seasons, so you’ll need to suss out where the most job opportunities are. New South Wales is probably the best place to pick fruit in Australia because it has a mixed climate that is suitable for growing a huge variety of fruit and vegetables.