Farm work in Berry Springs, NT
✓ Postcode 0838 counts towards your 88 days
Regional Australia · Northern Australia · Remote and Very Remote Australia
This postcode is in northern or remote Australia, which is the only place where hospitality and tourism work also count towards the 88 days.
3
employers listed
3
count for the 88 days
2
with a verified ABN
3
types of work
What work is available in Berry Springs
The 417 and the 462 do not count the same work. If you are Argentinian, Chilean, Peruvian, Uruguayan or Ecuadorian you are on a 462 — and mining does not give you a single day, anywhere in Australia.
| Type of work | Employers | Visa 417 | Visa 462 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍓 Fruit | 1 | ✓ counts | ✓ counts |
| ⛏️ Mining | 1 | ✓ counts | ✕ no |
| 📦 Packing & processing | 1 | ✓ counts | ✓ counts |
What is grown and picked in Berry Springs
When is the season in Berry Springs
Seasons as reported by the employers themselves. Arrive a couple of weeks early — picking starts when the fruit is ready, not when the calendar says so.
How they pay in Berry Springs
This is the question nobody asks until it is too late. Piece rate means you are paid per bin, per bucket or per kilo — if you are slow, or the crop is bad, you can end up earning less than the legal minimum wage. Ask before you start.
Berry Springs: frequently asked questions
Does postcode 0838 count towards the 88 days?
Yes. Berry Springs (0838) is in Regional Australia · Northern Australia · Remote and Very Remote Australia on the Home Affairs designated area list. This postcode is in northern or remote Australia, which is the only place where hospitality and tourism work also count towards the 88 days.
How many employers are there in Berry Springs?
We list 3 employers in Berry Springs, NT. 2 of them have an active ABN confirmed against the Australian Business Register. 3 do work that counts towards the 88 days on a 417 visa.
Is the work in Berry Springs paid hourly or piece rate?
Of the employers in Berry Springs that state a pay method, 1 pay piece rate and 0 pay hourly. Piece rate means you are paid per bin or per kilo — if you are slow, you can end up below the legal minimum wage. Always ask before you start.
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