All MADEC Employment & Training offices will be happy to help you with any enquiries about casual and temporary work on horticultural properties and farms.
Sites - Mildura, Renmark, Robinvale, Swan Hill, Wentworth, McLaren Vale
Note: the Harvest Schedule for each region is only a guide, for upto date information please call your nearest MADEC Harvest Labour Service for further information
Mildura Area
Phone: (03) 5022 1797
8:30am to 5:00pm – Monday to Friday
| Industry | Variety | Estimated Date Started | Approx work period | Jobs Available Currently |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table Grapes | Flame Seedless | Mid January | 2 - 3 weeks | Call Now |
| Table Grapes | Menindee Seedless | Mid January | 2 - 3 weeks | Call Now |
| Dried/Winery | Currants | Late January | 2 weeks | Finished |
| Table Grapes | Thompson Seedless | February | 4 weeks | Call Now |
| Dried/Winery | Sultanas/Summer Pruning | February | 4 weeks | Call Now |
| Table Grapes | Red Globe | March | 8 weeks | Call Now |
| Table Grapes | Crimson Seedless | March | 8 weeks | Call Now |
| Citrus | Navel | Mid May | 16 weeks | Finished |
| Citrus | Mandarin | Late May | 8 weeks | Finished |
| Grape Pruning | All | June | 12 weeks | Finished |
| Table Grape Bunch Thinning/Trimming | All | October | 8 weeks | Finished |
| Citrus | Valencia | October | 12 weeks | Finished |
| Vegetables | All | November | 16 weeks | Call Now |
Renmark Area
Phone: (08) 8586 1900
8:30am to 5:00pm – Monday to Friday
| Industry | Variety | Estimated Date Started | Approx work period | Jobs Available Currently |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Wine Grapes | February | 20 weeks | Call Now |
| Vine Pruning | Wine Grapes | May | 20 weeks | Finished |
| Citrus | Navel Oranges | May | 30 weeks | Finished |
| Citrus | Mandarins & Tangelos | June | 17 weeks | Finished |
| Citrus | Valencia Oranges | September | 34 weeks | Call Now |
| Stone Fruit Thinning | Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums | September | 6 weeks | Call Now |
| Stone Fruit | Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums | November | 20 weeks | Call Now |
Robinvale Area
Phone: (03) 5051 8080
8:30am to 5:00pm – Monday to Friday
| Industry | Variety | Estimated Date Started | Approx work period | Jobs Available Currently |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table Grapes Covering | All | December | 4 weeks | Finished |
| Table Grapes | Menindee Seedless | January | 2 weeks | Call Now |
| Table Grapes | Thompson Seedless | February | 12 weeks | Call Now |
| Dried/Winery | Sultanas | February | 4 weeks | Call Now |
| Table Grapes | Red Globe | March | 8 weeks | Call Now |
| Table Grapes | Crimson Seedless | March | 8 weeks | Call Now |
| Table Grape Bunch Thinning / Trimming | All | November | 8 weeks | Finished |
| Grape Pruning | All | June | 12 weeks | Finished |
| Almonds | All | February | 8 weeks | Call Now |
| Pistachios | All | March | 4 weeks | Call Now |
| Avocados | All | October | 8 weeks | Finished |
Wentworth Area
Phone: (03) 5027 2203
8:30am to 5:00pm – Monday to Friday
| Industry | Variety | Estimated Date Started | Approx work period | Jobs Available Currently |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried/Winery | Sultanas | February | 4 weeks | Call Now |
| Citrus | Oranges | Mid May | 16 weeks | Finished |
| Grape Pruning | All | June | 12 weeks | Finished |
| Citrus | Valencia | Late October | 12 weeks | Call Now |
| Vegetables | All | November | 16 weeks | Call Now |
Swan Hill
Phone: (03) 5033 9505
8:00am to 6:00pm – Monday to Friday
| Industry | Variety | Estimated Date Started | Approx work period | Jobs Available Currently |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables | Pumpkin & Squash | January | 8 weeks | Call Now |
| Table Grape | Thompson Seedless | February | 8 weeks | Call Now |
| Dried / Winery | Sultana | February | 4 - 6 weeks | Call Now |
| Table Grape | Red Globe | March | 8 weeks | Call Now |
| Table Grape | Crimson Seedless | March | 6 - 8 weeks | Call Now |
| Stone Fruit Pruning | All | May | 10 - 14 weeks | Finished |
| Citrus | Orange | May | 12 weeks | Finished |
| Grape Pruning | All | Late May | 10 - 15 weeks | Finished |
| Stone Fruit Thinning | All | October | 4 - 6 weeks | Finished |
| Vegetables | Zucchini | November | 17 weeks | Call now |
| Vegetables | Onion Seed | November | 17 weeks | Call now |
| Stone Fruit Summer Pruning | All | November | 8 weeks | Finished |
| Stone Fruit Picking | Nectarines & Peaches | November | 12 weeks | Call now |
McLaren Vale Area
Phone: (08) 83237459
8.30 – 5.00 Monday to Friday
| Industry | Variety | Estimated Date Started | Approx work period | Jobs Available Currently |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Picking | Almonds | January | 6 weeks | Call Now |
| Bunch Thinning | Wine Grapes | February | 2 weeks | Call Now |
| Grape Picking | Wine Grapes | February | 12 weeks | Call Now |
| Tractor Drivers | Wine Grapes | February | 12 weeks | Call Now |
| Harvester Observers | Wine Grapes | February | 12 weeks | Call Now |
| Olives | Olives | May | 10 - 12 weeks | Finished |
| Vine Pruning | Wine Grapes | June | 6 weeks | Finished |
| Flower Picking | Wax Flowers | August | 12 weeks | Finished |
| Shoot Thinning | Wine Grapes | September | 2 - 4 weeks | Finished |
| Vine Trainig | Wine Grapes | September | 4 - 6 weeks | Finished |
| Vine De-Shooting | Wine Grapes | October | 4 - 6 weeks | Finished |
| Netting & Wiring | Apples | October | 10 - 12 weeks | Finished |
| Vine Planting | Wine Grapes | November | 2 weeks | Finished |
| Wire Lifting | Wine Grapes | December | 2 weeks | Finished |
| Cherry Picking | Cherries | December | 6 weeks | Finished |
