Mitolo Family Farms Vacancies AU

Mitolo Family Farms is one of South Australia's most well-known agricultural businesses, specialising in the growing, packing, and distribution of potatoes and onions across Australia. Based in Virginia, north of Adelaide in SA, the company has grown significantly over the decades and is now one of the largest family-owned vegetable farming operations in the country. If you're looking for work in agriculture, food production, or logistics in South Australia — or if you're open to seasonal and casual roles in regional Australia — Mitolo Family Farms is worth exploring. This guide covers everything you need to know about working at Mitolo Family Farms in 2026, including available roles, how to apply, and what to expect from the recruitment process.

About Mitolo Family Farms

Mitolo Family Farms was founded by Frank and Teresa Mitolo and has been growing in the Adelaide Plains region of SA for several generations. The business operates extensive growing areas across South Australia and has become a major supplier of fresh potatoes and onions to major Australian supermarkets, independent retailers, and food service businesses. The company's products appear on shelves in stores across all major Australian states.

The operation includes not just growing but also sophisticated post-harvest handling, grading, packing, and cold storage facilities. This scale means Mitolo Family Farms requires a diverse workforce — from seasonal fieldworkers and machine operators to logistics coordinators, quality assurance staff, and administration roles.

Job Roles Available at Mitolo Family Farms

Seasonal Farmhand and Field Worker

Seasonal field roles are the most frequently available positions at Mitolo Family Farms. Work includes planting, irrigation management, crop monitoring, and harvest activities. These are physically demanding outdoor roles, often available in blocks tied to the growing and harvest calendar. Workers need to be physically fit and comfortable working in outdoor conditions on the Adelaide Plains in SA. Some seasonal roles are available to backpackers on working holiday visas, as Mitolo Farms is a recognised agricultural employer for visa purposes.

Packing Shed Operator

Packing shed roles involve working on production lines where potatoes and onions are graded, sorted, and packed for distribution. These are typically casual or casual-to-permanent roles in a warehouse or shed environment, requiring manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain consistent performance during repetitive tasks. Shifts can include early mornings, late evenings, or weekends depending on production volumes.

Machinery and Equipment Operator

Mitolo Farms uses a range of agricultural and industrial machinery for planting, harvesting, and processing. Operators with relevant licences and experience in forklifts, tractors, harvesters, or similar equipment are regularly required. These roles often have a clearer pathway to ongoing employment than purely seasonal field roles.

Quality Assurance

QA roles at Mitolo Farms involve monitoring produce quality at various stages of the supply chain — from field inspection through to final packing checks. These positions typically require some prior experience in food quality or agricultural inspection, and may require relevant certifications depending on the specific function.

Logistics and Transport

Mitolo Family Farms distributes produce to customers across Australia, which means there are also roles available in logistics coordination, transport scheduling, and truck driving (MR, HR, and HC licences depending on the role). Drivers based in Adelaide and SA regional areas are particularly well-positioned for these roles.

Administration and Finance

Like any large family business, Mitolo Family Farms also has corporate support roles in areas like accounts, administration, HR, and IT. These roles are based at the company's offices in Virginia, SA, and are typically advertised when permanent positions become available.

How to Apply for a Job at Mitolo Family Farms

Mitolo Family Farms does not maintain a large-scale online careers portal like major corporations. Applications are typically made in the following ways:

Check the Mitolo Family Farms website at mitolo.com.au for any advertised vacancies
Browse job boards such as Seek, Indeed, or Jora where Mitolo Farms advertises seasonal and ongoing roles
Contact the company's HR or workforce team directly by phone or email, particularly if you're applying for seasonal work
Submit a general expression of interest resume for the type of role you're seeking, noting your availability and relevant experience or licences

For seasonal positions, it's worth applying well in advance of the expected harvest period. Mitolo Farms' main growing seasons in SA mean demand for casual workers tends to peak in spring and autumn, though the packing shed operates year-round and has more consistent staffing requirements.

Mitolo Family Farms Pay Rates for 2026

Pay at Mitolo Family Farms is generally in line with or above the Horticulture Award and relevant modern awards for food processing and transport. Here's an approximate guide:

Role	Approximate Pay Rate	Employment Type
Seasonal Field Worker	$23.00 – $26.00/hr	Casual / Seasonal
Packing Shed Operator	$23.00 – $27.00/hr	Casual / Part-time
Forklift / Equipment Operator	$27.00 – $32.00/hr	Casual / Full-time
Quality Assurance Officer	$55,000 – $70,000/yr	Full-time
Truck Driver (HR/HC)	$30.00 – $38.00/hr	Casual / Full-time
Administration / Finance	$55,000 – $75,000/yr	Full-time

Casual employees are entitled to casual loading of 25% on top of the base rate, and penalty rates apply for overtime, weekends, and public holidays depending on the applicable award.

What Mitolo Family Farms Looks for in Employees

Mitolo Family Farms is a family-owned business that places significant value on reliability, hard work, and a genuine commitment to doing the job well. For farm and packing shed roles, physical fitness and the ability to sustain consistent effort through a shift are important. A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team are valued across all positions.

For machinery operator roles, appropriate licensing and prior experience are essential from day one. For logistics and transport roles, a clean driving record and relevant truck licence are required.

Working Holiday Visas and Farm Work at Mitolo

Mitolo Family Farms is recognised as a qualifying employer for working holiday visa holders seeking to extend their visa through regional agricultural work. If you hold a Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417 or 462) and are looking to complete your required regional work days in SA, Mitolo Family Farms is one of the options available. It's worth contacting the company directly to confirm current availability and the verification process for visa purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mitolo Family Farms Jobs

Where is Mitolo Family Farms located?

Mitolo Family Farms is headquartered in Virginia, South Australia, approximately 30 kilometres north of Adelaide CBD. Growing operations extend across the Adelaide Plains and other areas in SA.

Does Mitolo Family Farms hire backpackers?

Yes. Mitolo Family Farms is a recognised agricultural employer and can provide regional work verification for working holiday visa holders (subclass 417 and 462) undertaking farm work in SA.

Are Mitolo Family Farms jobs seasonal or year-round?

The business has both seasonal and year-round roles. Field and harvest roles are largely seasonal, peaking in spring and autumn. Packing shed, logistics, and administration roles tend to be more consistent throughout the year.

What crops does Mitolo Family Farms grow?

Mitolo Family Farms specialises primarily in potatoes and onions, making it one of Australia's largest producers in both categories. Their produce is distributed to major supermarkets and food service businesses across Australia.

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