Costa Australia is hiring motivated and hardworking people for Tomato Picking Job in Australia, Packing, and Crop Work roles at its advanced glasshouse facilities near Guyra, NSW. These roles offer year-round work in one of Australia’s largest and most modern tomato glasshouse operations. The positions are suitable for entry-level workers who want stable employment, hands-on agricultural experience, and opportunities to grow into team leader, supervisory, or specialist roles. Both casual and long-term full-time opportunities are available.
About the Company
Costa is Australia’s leading grower, packer, and marketer of premium-quality fresh fruit and vegetables. With more than 60 farms across the country, Costa produces tomatoes, berries, mushrooms, avocados, bananas, grapes, and citrus fruits. The company supplies all major Australian supermarkets and exports produce to Asia, North America, and Europe. Costa is committed to sustainable agriculture and uses innovative, environmentally responsible glasshouse technology to grow healthy, high-quality food while protecting natural resources. Working at Costa means being part of a team that values sustainability, safety, and meaningful employment.
Responsibilities
Crop Work
- Care for tomato plants through leafing, pollinating, twisting, and lowering
- Work inside large glasshouses with warm and humid conditions
- Stand or walk for up to 8 hours per shift
- Perform repetitive hand and arm movements
- Work at heights when required
- Follow rostered shifts, mainly Monday to Friday
Picking
- Pick tomatoes according to quality standards
- Work in warm, humid glasshouse environments
- Stand or walk for up to 9.5 hours per shift
- Perform repetitive hand and arm movements
- Occasionally work at heights
- Work rostered shifts mainly Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Packing
- Pack tomatoes in an indoor packing facility
- Work in temperatures that may be cooled to 12°C
- Stand for up to 9.5 hours per shift
- Perform repetitive packing tasks
- Follow rostered shifts mainly Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Requirements
- Valid work rights for Australia
- Reliable transport to and from the worksite
- Physical fitness to stand and walk for long periods
- Ability to work in warm and humid environments (crop and picking roles)
- Basic English communication skills (spoken and written)
- Willingness to work flexible hours based on production needs
- Ability to work safely and follow hygiene standards
- Secure accommodation in or near Guyra is preferred
Skills
- Crop handling and plant care
- Picking and packing skills
- Attention to detail and quality control
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Time management and reliability
- Teamwork in a multicultural environment
- Strong focus on health, safety, and hygiene
Benefits
- Casual commencement pay rate of $30.80 per hour (Level 1)
- Pay progression and higher rates for skilled workers
- 38 hours per week plus reasonable additional hours
- Long-term full-time employment opportunities
- Year-round work with seasonal peak periods
- Roles meet requirements for Working Holiday Visa extensions
- Opportunity to grow into leadership or specialist roles
- Work in a modern, sustainable glasshouse environment
