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Can I come when the job starts?

Because we give jobs on a first come first served basis; if you arrive the same day the job starts, there is a good chance someone else is already here waiting for the job to become available.​

Can you guarantee me a job?

In Australia no one “guarantees” jobs. Guarantees come with toasters not jobs. Please be wary of anyone who guarantees you jobs as it contains a high possibility of being fraudulent.

Can you reserve a position for me?

Unfortunately in the past we have reserved positions and the guests never turned up which caused problems for us and the contractor.  Sorry but this is not available​

Does this job count towards a 2^nd year visa?

Yes, most of our farming work in the Riverland counts towards your second year visa.

Do I need experience?

Not really but it can be helpful. For most jobs you will need two arms and two legs . Farmers are looking for hard workers. If you have tractor experience or a forklift licence please let us know as this improves your chances of getting work.

 

Important

 

​WE ARE NOT A FARM AND WE DO NOT EMPLOY GUEST DIRECTLY. FARMERS AND CONTRACTORS COME TO US AND WE PASS ON THEIR CONTACT DETAILS AND JOB DESCRIPTION TO GUESTS. FARMERS AND CONTRACTORS MAY CANCEL/DELAY JOBS AND WORKERS ARE AT THEIR MERCY. WE ARE A ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER AND WE HAVE LIMITED TRANSPORTATION. JOBS ARE PASSED ON TO GUEST IN ORDER OF THE WORK-LIST.

Please note

 

WE ARE AN ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER FIRST AND FOREMOST. WE ASSIST IN WORK PLACEMENT FOR OUR GUESTS ONLY.

ONCE YOU ARE PLACED WITH A CONTRACTOR OR FARMER IT IS UP TO THEIR DISCRETION IF THEY WANT YOU. IF YOU DO NOT WORK HARD ENOUGH AND THEY NO LONGER WANT YOU THAT IS YOUR PROBLEM.

YOUR WORK ETHIC IS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY AND IF WORK CONTRACTORS/ FARMERS DO NOT WISH TO EMPLOY YOU AFTER A TRIAL PERIOD THAT IS YOUR OWN FAULT, BERRI BACKPACKERS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. WE WILL NOT PUT YOU BACK ON THE WORK LIST IF YOU LOSE YOUR JOB.

PAY AND WAGES ARE BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND CONTRACTOR/FARMER. BERRI BACKPACKERS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PAY DISPUTES. WE ARE NOT INVOLVED WITH PAY/WAGES AT ALL.

WORK START DATES DEPEND ON WEATHER THIS MEANS THEY CAN BE CANCELLED ON A SHORT NOTICE.

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HAVING A CAR MAY INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF HAVING A JOB.