| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| 💼 Job Title | Farm Worker / Harvest Worker / Machine Operator / Farm Supervisor |
| 🏢 Employers | Costa Group, Select Harvests, AACo, SunRice, Moraitis Group |
| 📍 Location | Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia — Australia |
| 💰 Salary | AUD $55,000 – $90,000 per year (AUD $23 – $45/hr) |
| 📋 Job Type | Full-Time / Seasonal (with permanent pathways available) |
| ✈️ Visa Sponsorship | ✅ Yes — PALM Scheme / Subclass 482 / Subclass 187 (PR on arrival) |
| 🗓️ Season / Intake | Year-Round — Peak seasons vary by region and crop |
| 📅 Apply By | Rolling — Apply 3–4 months before desired start date |
Key Requirements
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- Valid Nigerian international passport
- Age 18–45 (preferred for most seasonal programs)
- Physical fitness for outdoor work in varying conditions
- Basic English communication skills
- Willingness to relocate to regional/rural Australia
- Clean criminal record
- Medical examination from Australian government-approved panel physician
What’s Included
- Full visa sponsorship (PALM, subclass 482, or subclass 187)
- Free or subsidised on-site accommodation (saves AUD $800–$1,500/month)
- Meals included for live-in farm workers
- Transport to and from work sites
- Medicare access (eligible visa holders)
- Superannuation — employer contributes 11% of salary
- Subclass 187: Permanent Residency granted on arrival
- Pathway to Australian citizenship after 4 years of PR
Salary Snapshot
- Fruit Picker (entry): AUD $55,000 – $62,000/year
- Machine Operator: AUD $62,000 – $72,000/year
- Farm Supervisor: AUD $72,000 – $85,000/year
- Livestock Manager: AUD $85,000 – $90,000+/year
- Monthly equivalent (Machine Operator): ≈ ₦4,900,000 – ₦6,100,000/month
🔗 Official Apply Links
- PALM Scheme Official Site: https://www.palmscheme.gov.au
- Seek Australia (farm jobs): https://www.seek.com.au/farm-jobs/in-All-Australia
- ImmiAccount Visa Portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
- Subclass 187 Visa Info: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/employer-nomination-scheme-186
📖 Want the full guide? Read our detailed blog post: AUD $70,000/Year Australia Farm Jobs with Visa Sponsorship & PR Pathway for Nigerians (2026)
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