Picker / Packer
Company
Drakes Supermarkets
Location
Rocklea, Queensland, Australia
Job Type
Internship
Posted
460 days ago
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Job Description
It's Fresh QLDAbout The RoleMust be available to work from 1am25-30 hours per week availableFT, PPT and casual positions availableAbout The BusinessDrakes Supermarkets is a retail industry success story. A family owned and operated private company, we are Australia's largest independently-owned supermarket chain. Due to our unprecedented growth, we have expanded our business beyond supermarket retailing and now also ventured into fruit and veg wholesaling.It's Fresh Produce, Drakes fruit and veg wholesaler based at the Brisbane Produce Markets, allows the company to take total control of the supply of quality fruit and veg to our stores and other independent retailers.Working as a part of an energetic team, in a fast paced environment, duties will include:Maintaining WHS practicesPicking/Packing fruit and veg produce boxesLifting and moving boxesLoading produce onto trucks with forkliftsIf this sounds like you, click Apply now!
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What is the 2026 minimum hourly rate including penalties for qualified plumbers under the Plumbing Award?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the minimum wage for plumbers in Australia is AU$26.45 per hour under the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award as of 1 July 2026. This includes a base rate plus AU$0.95 tool allowance and AU$18.75 daily travel allowance. Overtime rates apply at 1.5 times for the first three hours after 38 weekly hours.
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According to the Department of Home Affairs, overseas plumbers must hold a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) with plumbing listed on the Core Skills Occupation List. The minimum annual salary threshold is AU$73,150 as of 1 July 2026. The visa is valid for up to four years and requires a positive skills assessment from TRA plus employer sponsorship.
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As per the Australian Skills Quality Authority, applicants need a Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32420) completed via a registered training organisation plus 1,200 hours of supervised on-the-job experience. A state-issued plumbing licence is mandatory before starting paid work. No formal university degree is required.
Which documents are mandatory when applying for a plumber position through official Australian channels in 2026?
According to Services Australia, applicants must submit a current plumber licence, Certificate III qualification, tax file number declaration, and proof of Australian work rights via VEVO check. A national police check dated within the last 12 months is also required for most roles. Applications without these four items are rejected outright.
