Every season we need a lot of people to harvest our strawberry and raspberry crop and avocados. When we are really busy, we need between 30 and 40 people a day. We employ both local people and overseas and Australian travellers and backpackers.

The season starts in October and finishes in May with the busiest months being from November to March. Generally the work is six days a week, but if we are really busy there can be Sunday work too. The picking is done in the morning and early afternoon and the fruit is packed from mid-morning and in the afternoon until the work is finished, which is normally around 4 pm.

Picking strawberries is quite hard work and most people suffer from a sore back for the first week or so. If you are reasonably fit you shouldn't have too much trouble after that. Packing is done sitting at tables next to a conveyor belt and is easier work but you do need nimble fingers!

In order to work at Willow Creek you will need: An Australian Tax File Number (TFN). An Australian bank account with BSB and account number details. An Australian postal address for taxation and superannuation purposes. A valid Australian Working Holiday Visa if you are an overseas traveller. Suitable clothing for working outdoors - wet weather gear for working in the rain and sunhat and suitable clothing for working in the sun. Appropriate shoes. We do not allow bare feet, and shoes must be worn at all times.