SEASONAL WORK INFORMATION

Work in citrus orchids, vineyards and other horticultural crops, as well cotton chipping, is seasonally available. 

It is recommended that you arrange your employment prior to travelling to Emerald. Weather conditions can change the usual seasonal work schedule.

Crop Calendar - please use as a general guide only

Cotton Chipping Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Mandarin fruit tree thinning Dec, Jan, Feb
Mango picking  Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Lemon picking and packing Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar, Apr
Orange picking and packing Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Avocado picking (minor crop) Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Mandarin picking and packing  Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Melon picking and packing  Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec
Grape pruning May, Jun
Grape picking and packing  Oct, Nov, Dec
Rockmelon picking  Apr, May, Jun, Oct Nov, Dec
Zucchini picking (minor crop)  May, Jun, Jul
Capsicum picking (minor crop)  Jun, Jul, Aug


Contacts:

Employment and Labour Agencies

PLANEARL
Ph 0409 490 297 

or 0418 709 738 
or 07 4933 6902

NEATO
Ph 07 4982 2766

Fax 07 4982 4966

RECRUITMENT QUEENSLAND
Ph 07 4933 7122

Where to Stay

CARAVAN PARKS AND CAMPING GROUNDS
Emerald Cabin and Caravan Village, Emerald. Ph 07 4982 1300
Nogoa Caravan Park, Emerald. Ph 074982 1589

HOSTELS
Emerald Hostel, Hospital Access Rd, Emerald. Ph 07 4982 4188

PUBS AND BUDGET HOTELS
Central Inn, Emerald. Ph 07 4982 0800
Emerald Hotel, Emerald. Ph 07 4982 1810
Leichhardt Hotel, Emerald. Ph 07 4982 1146

Budget accommodation is also available in Capella and Springsure, but you will need your own transport.