Horticulture Internship — Australia
Seasonal paid training across the full commercial production cycle — from sapling to fruit packed for export.
Program overview
Gain hands-on experience across every stage of commercial horticulture: grafting, pruning, thinning, weeding, irrigation, crop monitoring and pest control, then harvest, quality control and packhouse operations including sorting, grading and packing fruit for export. Placements sit with major commercial growers, so you see large-scale technology and export standards first hand. Placements are with vetted Australia host employers, with Agrilivex managing matching, visa documentation and in-country support end to end.
Eligibility
- Diploma / B.Sc / M.Sc in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science or allied fields
- Age 18–35 with a valid passport
- Conversational English — no IELTS required
- Physically fit for outdoor seasonal work in variable weather
- Reliable, punctual and comfortable with repetitive harvest-season shifts
Roles & Responsibilities
- Grafting, planting and young-tree or vine training
- Pruning, thinning and canopy management
- Irrigation, fertigation and soil moisture monitoring
- Crop scouting, pest and disease monitoring, spray record support
- Picking and harvesting to export quality specification
- Packhouse operations — sorting, grading, packing and QC checks
Skills You'll Learn
- Commercial production cycle from propagation to export
- Pruning and canopy management techniques by crop
- Integrated pest management and crop monitoring
- Irrigation scheduling and nutrient application
- Export grading standards and post-harvest handling
- Packhouse technology, traceability and food-safety compliance
Benefits
- Award-rate AUD wages paid weekly with superannuation
- On-site or subsidised accommodation, often with meals
- Placement under Australia's Approved Employer framework
- Australian workplace mentor plus Agrilivex support
- Certificate of Completion and employer reference letter
- Pathway to extend, upskill or move to a longer-term visa
Structured week-by-week training.
Salary
Award-rate wages — typically AUD 25–32/hour with weekend, evening and overtime loadings. Monthly gross AUD 3,200–4,500 depending on hours. Superannuation is paid on top by the employer and can be claimed back when you leave Australia permanently.
Accommodation
On-site quarters, a shared cottage or a subsidised share house near the workplace. Many rural placements include meals or a food allowance and a vehicle for work use.
Work Schedule
Standard 38–45 hour week with seasonal peaks around harvest, calving, lambing or shearing. One to two rostered days off per week.
From application to arrival.
Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) or Training visa (subclass 407), chosen based on your background and program length. Agrilivex manages employer nomination, documentation and the Australian Embassy submission.
Documents required.
- Passport (minimum 18 months validity)
- Education certificates and transcripts
- Updated CV highlighting any horticulture or farm experience
- English proficiency proof (interview-based, no IELTS)
- Financial capacity documents for the visa
- Medical fitness certificate and police clearance
Frequently asked.
Which crops will I work with?
It depends on the region and season — commonly apples, onions, pumpkins, kiwifruit, berries and stonefruit, with possible exposure to cherries during their short harvest window.
Is superannuation refundable?
Yes. Employer super contributions can be claimed as a Departing Australia Superannuation Payment once you leave permanently.
How soon can I start the Australia program?
Intakes run through the year around the horticulture season. From a complete application, most candidates depart within 3–4 months once matching, offer and visa steps are done.
Start your Australia internship journey.
Submit your application — we'll match you with certified host farms and guide the visa end-to-end.
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