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Agriculture Traineeship # 107
Milton Yarrawonga, VIC 3730

Job Description

Kestrel Recruitment is a local Recruitment and Group Training Organisation specialising in placing candidates with our clients across North East Victoria and Southern NSW within both the white and blue collar sectors.

Based in the very productive North East Victoria area of Wilby, our client is a professional well-respected farming operation with over 15 year’s experience in cropping and sheep farming. An opportunity has now arisen to take on a motivated and proactive individual to complete a Traineeship in Agricultural Farming.

 

About the Role

This is a career-start opportunity leading to an industry recognised qualification with the opportunity to develop your skills on the job in a team environment.

The successful candidate will be trained in the diversity of agricultural farming with your duties including:

  • Undertaking agricultural crop sowing and harvesting 
  • Tractor Work
  • All aspects of sheep farming
  • Basic mechanical understanding of all farm vehicles
  • Hay production and cartage
  • Ability to learn fencing skills
  • General farming duties

 

This is an entry level position and applicable award wages will apply.

 

About you

The person we seek will have a good general understanding of life and work on a farm.

You will require a very positive can-do attitude and be prepared to work different hours depending on the season. You must be passionate about working in the agricultural industry and be prepared to do hands on work. You must be reliable, have a very good work ethic and the ability to problem solve. Previous farm experience would be an advantage. You must demonstrate a high level of motivation to successfully complete the practical and theory based components of your Traineeship.

 

Training Requirements

As part of this Traineeship you will undertake Certificate III in Agriculture. A commitment to completing on and off the job training requirements of this Traineeship is necessary. 

Please note that relevant RTO/Training fees are covered by Kestrel.

 

What you will be provided

Throughout the duration of this Traineeship, you will be provided with ongoing support by your consultant at Kestrel which will include career advice, pay enquiries, performance appraisals, etc.

 

Please note that only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.

 

**Kestrel Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer**

Read our Access and Equity Policy here.

 

Additional Information

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Closing Date:
31/01/2021

Available Positions:
1

Job Requirements:

Applicants require Working with Children Check?

Applicants require their Driver Licence?

Applicants require Police Check?

Applicants require their Own Car ?

Applicants require Forklift Licence?

Applicants required White Card?

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