Job description

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking motivated and reliable individuals who can work as a Harvest Picker, Production Line Worker and Farm Hand and join our team in Douglas-Daly, NT. These roles are essential to the continued success of our farm operations and provide a great opportunity to work in a dynamic, outdoor environment.

You may be required to work in any of these roles which is dependent on operational needs and availability of the day.

Job Descriptions:

As a FARM HAND, will assist in the efficient operation and management of the farm. Crops being produced on our farms include mangoes, seedless watermelon, rockmelons, broccoli, and pumpkin.

About the role:
• Operate small tractors to transport fruit.
• Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.
• Perform general farm labouring tasks.
• Perform daily pre-start checks.
• Record basic information about crops.
• Dig and plant seeds, or transplant seedlings by hand.
• Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand.
• Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive to storage facilities.

As a PRODUCTION LINE WORKER, you will assist in all-round stock controlling, picking, packing and quality assurance of produce.

About the role:
• Receiving incoming goods, checking for damage and for discrepancies between goods and packing orders.
• Unloading vehicles, opening packages, and removing contents.
• Labelling goods with details of storage location.
• Packing and weighing goods and sealing boxes.
• Assisting with regular stocktakes.

As a HARVEST PICKER, your role will include, but are not limited to:

• Picking fruit and vegetables according to size and ripeness by hand
• Discarding rotting and over-ripened produce following our quality standards
• Operating small tractors, when required
• Loading picked fresh produce into containers
• Digging and planting/transplanting seedlings by hand

To be successful in these roles you will possess the following:

• Evidence of work rights.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude
• Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds.
• Awareness and ability to adhere to WHS requirements.
• Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets, including weekends and public holidays.

In return we offer you

• A passionate and energetic team culture.
• Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business.

Number of positions available: 72 total. Of the 72 roles available, here is a breakdown of the number of vacant positions against each role: Harvest Pickers: 57 vacancies Production Worker: 11 vacancies Farm Hand: 4 vacancies

Commencement date: from: September 2026 to May 2026 for 9 months. Renumeration: Starting at $30.35/hr (Horticulture Award 2020, Level 1). You will then progress to $31.19 (Horticulture Award 2020, Level 2) after 3 months of continuous employment.

Who we are? Rombola Family Farms are located 20kms North of Griffith, NSW, Mataranka, NT and in Douglas-Daly, NT. Our company is a progressive, vibrant, privately owned agricultural business. We are involved in a range of agricultural enterprises including melons, pumpkins, broccoli, citrus, wine grapes and almonds, with operations spanning growing, packing, and marketing of produce.

More information For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Human Resources at hr@rombolafamilyfarms.com.au. To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com/