getting a job in the industry
There are thousands of jobs available in the Australian Agricultural Industry, some require years of training while others you can do with no knowledge but you will have to learn many skills. Getting a job with no experience is the hardest step and can be quiet difficult so we are aiming to send you in the right direction to get that first job.
Handy Skills to learn
Here are a few things you can learn at home, at school or with mates to help you enter the industry
- Try our Online Course
- Study Agriculture in School
- Qualify in a Trade (Mechanics is the best)
- Manual License
- Learn how to ride a Horse
- Learn how to ride a Motorbike or 4 Wheeler
- Any machinery operating (tractor, bobcat, ect)
- Truck License
- Car/Motorbike Maintenance
Where to look
Finding a job is the next step, unfortunately a lot of jobs require experience but persistence and keeping an eye out will help you find the right job. Depending on where your located or where you want to work will also depend on the season/time of the year, most places up north won't hire over the wet season but down south harvest is going on and a great time to look for a job. The flexibility to move is a great aspect to have. A few good places to look for jobs are
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- Facebook groups (such as Stations/Farm Jobs Australia, Ringers from the top end)
- Talk to anyone you know who works in the industry
- A hiring agency (like Ag Work Force)
- Indeed
- Gumtree
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Make sure you research where you plan to work and always stay safe, if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe don't feel like you need to stay. Your saftey is the number one priority