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Shepparton is the heart of Victoria's Goulburn Valley, one of Australia's most productive fruit-growing regions. Located 2 hours north of Melbourne, "Shepp" offers excellent 88-day eligible work in apples, pears, stone fruit, and tomatoes.
The region produces 25% of Australia's total fruit production, with major companies like SPC and local orchards providing consistent employment. The moderate climate makes Shepparton comfortable to work in compared to tropical regions.
Search Shepparton Farm JobsSeason:
February–April (harvest), May–Aug (pruning)
Pay:
$25-32/hr
Tasks:
Picking, thinning, pruning, packing
Major industry. Pink Lady, Gala, Granny Smith varieties. Thinning work Nov-Dec.
Season:
February–April
Pay:
$25-30/hr
Tasks:
Picking, sorting, packing
Shepparton is Australia's pear capital. Packham, Williams varieties.
Season:
December–March
Pay:
$25-32/hr
Tasks:
Picking, sorting, packing
Peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots. Early summer harvest.
Season:
January–March
Pay:
$25-28/hr
Tasks:
Picking, sorting, processing
SPC factory nearby. Processing tomatoes for canning.
Season:
November–January
Pay:
$26-35/hr
Tasks:
Picking, sorting, packing
Short but lucrative season. Delicate fruit requires care.
Season:
Year-round
Pay:
$25-30/hr
Tasks:
Milking, feeding, farm maintenance
Consistent work. Early morning starts. Experience helpful.
Work: Cherries, Stone fruit, Thinning
Availability: Moderate to High
Cherry season is short but pays well
Work: Apples, Pears, Tomatoes
Availability: Very High
Best time for maximum work!
Work: Apple/Pear pruning, Maintenance
Availability: Moderate
Cooler weather, skilled work pays more
Work: Thinning, Maintenance, Dairy
Availability: Lower
Preparing for next harvest season
Main hub. All services, hostels, SPC factory.
Orchards nearby. 5km from Shepparton.
Pear orchards. 20km west. Quieter area.
Stone fruit, Murray River. 60km north.
Dairy farms, orchards. 30km west.
Tomatoes, fruit processing. Near SPC.
Job placement, transport to farms. Popular with backpackers.
Affordable option. Check Gumtree, Facebook groups.
Budget-friendly. Several parks in Shepparton area.
Car helpful but not essential. Hostels often provide farm transport.
Yes, all farm work in Shepparton and Goulburn Valley counts toward your 88 days.
January-February for peak harvest. November for cherry season.
Yes, pruning (May-Aug), dairy farms, and maintenance work available off-season.
2 hours by car or V/Line train. Easy weekend trips to the city.
No, most farms train new workers. Experience helps with piece-rate earnings.
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