We have multiple opportunities for people who have studied or are interested in agriculture to work the harvest in our state-of-the-art Thebarton laboratory.
This role involves testing grain commodities and data input and suits those seeking an opportunity to gain laboratory or grain analysis skills.
Our laboratory plays a crucial role in upholding our high food and feed safety standards across our sites, ensuring accurate classification so we continue to meet end use customer requirements and maintain market access for local growers.
Most of our laboratory roles are available from October 2025 to January 2026, so are typically ideal for students looking for summer work.
As well as the chance to learn new skills, a Viterra harvest job offers:
- role based training
- supervised team environments
- paid under applicable Award rates
- laboratory team environment
- work for a leading global agribusiness
- potential for ongoing positions after harvest
- this work may assist in gaining second year Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- monitoring and testing quality of grain commodity samples
- preparing grain samples for internal and external customers and outsourced testing
- assisting with other grain classification activities as required
An intermediate competency in Microsoft Office products is required, as well as the ability to learn in-house systems efficiently and effectively.
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Be sure to tell your friends about harvest work with us so you can both have a great summer together! Just mention the person you are referring (or who referred you) in your application. If you’re both successful in getting a job with us, you and your friend could both win one of 16 $150 vouchers to spend locally in the region you are working.
Application timeline
Most harvest roles begin around October, therefore, if you are successful you may not be directly contacted to commence work until closer to this date. View our application timeline.
To apply Closing date may end earlier if we reach application capacity.
You will be emailed our harvest jobs newsletter, which contains recruitment updates, business news and profiles from employees on their experience working the harvest with Viterra. For more information regarding harvest jobs please visit our website, contact Viterra on 1800 018 205, or email [email protected].
Please ensure you use one email address per applicant. Multiple applicants can not submit applications from the same email address.
We are an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We promote a safety culture of zero harm and zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. As part of the recruitment process you may be required to attend a company funded pre-employment medical.
About us
We are a premier agribusiness solutions company.
With our agile workforce, enhanced global footprint, increased access to key markets and diversified agriculture network covering all major crops, we are able to manage seasonal cycles, weather and other risks, better connecting growers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world.
By joining us, you will enjoy a varied and interesting career and make a difference to local growers and the communities we operate in.
We have a strong focus on training and development within a supportive team environment, offering exceptional career opportunities across our diverse business.
On 2 July, Bunge successfully completed its combination with Viterra. Going forward, our business will operate as Bunge, and transition to the brand over the coming months.
