Berry Pickers 2024/2025 – Join Costa’s Tasmania Team

Berry Pickers 2024/2025 – Join Costa’s Tasmania Team

Location: Sulphur Creek, Devonport & North West TAS
Job Type: Casual/Vacation
Industry: Farming, Animals & Conservation

Costa is Australia’s leading grower, packer, and marketer of premium fresh fruit and vegetables. We specialize in nutritious, unprocessed produce grown on our farms or those of trusted partner growers.

About Costa Berry Category

Costa Berry farms span Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia, and Tasmania, offering employment across a wide range of roles. We prioritize people and provide some of the best benefits in the industry, ensuring a supportive environment where you can thrive, grow, and connect.

Job Locations

• Sulphur Creek: Blueberry Farm
• East Devonport: Strawberry Farm
• Wesley Vale: Raspberry Farms
• Dunorlan/Bengeo: Blackberry Farm
• Lebrina: Blueberry Farm

Job Role

As a Berry Picker, your tasks will include:

• Harvesting blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries, depending on the location.
• Performing additional farm work as needed, with tasks varying daily or weekly.
• Receiving training on how to pick and pack top-quality fruit.
• Engaging in physical work requiring walking and repetitive wrist, hand, and arm movements.

Employment Period

Work is available on a casual basis from mid-December 2024 to May 2025, subject to weather conditions.

What We’re Looking For

To excel in this role, you should:

• Be productive and self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Work respectfully with teammates from diverse cultures.
• Have a passion for outdoor work and good judgment of fruit quality.
• Be willing to put in hard work and take accountability for your tasks.

What Costa Offers

• Regional visa opportunities: All Costa Berry sites qualify for Working Holiday 2nd and 3rd-year visas.
• Amenities: Clean toilets, drinking water, and free on-site parking.
• Training and flexibility: Full training is provided for all tasks.
• Cultural celebrations: Occasional BBQs and free drinks.
• Employee support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Learning and development: Opportunities to grow within the organization.
• A diverse and values-driven culture that fosters care and collaboration.

Additional Perks

• Competitive pay aligned with the Costa Berries Enterprise Agreement.
• A fun and fulfilling work environment with opportunities to make new friends and learn new skills.
• Explore diverse cultures in a team-oriented setting.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join our team for the upcoming season, submit your application with the following documents:

• A copy of your passport or Australian birth certificate with photo ID.

Next Steps:
After submitting your application, check your email for updates. If shortlisted, you’ll receive documents for completion online and an invitation to select your start date.

Important Information

• Costa does not provide transport or accommodation.
• Learn more about our culture and team by watching Costa Well Grown.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to work with one of Australia’s top horticulture companies. Apply today and enjoy a fruitful season with Costa!