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GRAIN HARVEST

Australia’s grain industry -
harvest jobs

Australia’s grain industry provides a multitude of opportunities to build an ongoing agriculture career, or to simply be actively involved in a busy, exciting and rewarding harvest on a casual basis.

Grain harvests happen in most states across Australia, including Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. Because these states all have vastly different seasons, the types of crops planted can vary dramatically in each. Winter crops can typically include chickpeas, barley, oats, faba beans, lupins, field peas, canola, wheat, safflower and linseed, and summer crops offer sunflowers, maize, sorghum, mung beans, soybeans and peanuts.

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Why work with Agri Labour Australia

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Industry-leading candidate care

Agri Labour Australia is proud to lead the industry when it comes to candidate care – providing comprehensive and ongoing support, throughout the placement and beyond.

Availability of ongoing roles

As agriculture experts with an extensive network of clients, we’re able to provide successful candidates with opportunities for more work after a placement ends.

A ready-made group of friends

Our candidates are all part of #myagrifamily – a fun and connected group of people from around the globe who work in the great Australian ag industry.

We're with you from start to finish

You’ll have direct access to your recruiter throughout your placement for questions, support, or help lining up your next role when the season wraps. We’re not just here to place you in a job. We’re here to make sure it works out.

Roles in Australia's grain industry

Positions within the grain harvest are varied, but can involve the monitoring of grain from truck to equipment and into storage, as well as general cleaning of the workspace and the safe protection of the grain itself. The operation of tractors, augers and hoppers is also an area of work offered in a grain facility.

We regularly recruit for positions including:

  • Labouring roles
    • Labouring roles within the grain harvest are varied, but can involve the monitoring of grain from truck to equipment and into storage, as well as general cleaning of the workspace and the safe protection of the grain itself. The operation of tractors, augers and hoppers also falls under this remit.
  • Machinery operators
    • Using heavy machinery to shift and transfer bulk loads of grain. This includes front-end loaders, bobcats and container forklifts. Water truck drivers are also required from time to time.
  • Grain sampling roles
    • Successful applicants for grain sampling roles will use both manual and automatic spear trucks to obtain grain samples, as well as then test grain samples for protein, moisture and any present contaminants. They will also need to see to the input of compliant data entry.
  • Weighbridge operators
    • Weighbridge operator is a grain job that sees successful applicants enter compliant truck-weight data into the system, as well as perform admin duties as-and-when required.
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Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for people with a positive attitude who can commit to completing the grain harvest.

Grain harvest work is seasonal and dependent on both harvest and site conditions, which include weather fluctuations and operational needs. Due to the unpredictable nature of the industry, candidates should be flexible and adaptable

If you meet the following criteria, we’d love to hear from you:

  • Able to pass drug and alcohol tests
  • Strong level of English communication skills
  • Enjoy working in busy environments
  • Forklift licence would be advantageous
  • Committed to the season
  • Physically fit and able to work long shifts
  • Dedicated to keeping yourself and your team-mates safe.

Tickets and experience will set you apart.

Previous grain harvest experience is highly regarded, and a heavy rigid truck licence, front-end loader licence, or Confined Space Certificate will put you ahead of the pack. That said, if you’ve got the attitude and the fitness, talk to one of our consultants about what roles might suit your current skills.

This is hard, physical work

The grain harvest is hot, dusty, and demanding. You’ll be building and maintaining grain bunkers, directing traffic, and operating machinery including hoppers and stackers. You’ll need to be physically fit, free from asthma or dust allergies, and comfortable working long hours in tough conditions. A strong work ethic and the ability to stay calm under pressure are a must.

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Safety and compliance
is our cornerstone

At Agri Labour Australia, we’re deeply committed to ensuring safety and compliance. We offer world-class training and onboarding to all of our candidates – ensuring they’re safe, healthy and happy whilst working in Aussie ag.

Frequently asked questions

These FAQs cover everything you need to know about working on the Australian Grain Harvest

Grain harvests happen in most states across Australia, including Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. Because these states all have vastly different seasons, the types of crops planted can vary dramatically in each. Winter crops can typically include chickpeas, barley, oats, faba beans, lupins, field peas, canola, wheat, safflower and linseed, and summer crops offer sunflowers, maize, sorghum, mung beans, soybeans and peanuts.

If you’re ready to begin your journey in Australian agriculture,

trust the ag recruitment experts to make it happen.
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