Harrison Park Dorper and Pony Stud, Farm stay and Retreat - Agricultural Trainee

Hours: Full time - 38h/week or Part-time (negotiable) 20+ hr/week

Location: Yass NSW

Wage: Trainee/ Apprentice Wage as per AWARD: https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/documents/modern_awards/pdf/ma000104.pdf

Hours: Full-time 38h/week or Part time 20-24h/week

 

About role:

If you are seeking a career in the agriculture industry to gain fundamental skills in animal care and business this may be the opportunity for you.

Harrison Park Dorper and Pony Stud Farmstead and Retreat are seeking an amazing team member Agriculture trainee to support business activities while working towards and completing a Certificate III in Agriculture.

You will work with a friendly and supportive team, and as part of your on-the-job training, you will complete a nationally accredited qualification in Certificate III in Agriculture. The training will focus on developing your skills and knowledge in all aspects of farm operations to set you on the path for your career ahead.

 

About You:

Do you:

• Love the Australian country and Australian agriculture and the country lifestyle?
• Enjoy working with animals and the land and want to learn more about sustainable farming?
• Enjoy a beautiful home environment and understand what it takes to keep it neat, tidy, and lovely?
• Value staying fit, fun, energetic and having a growth mindset?
• Find the work of veterinarians interesting?
• Do you love travel, beautiful spaces and showcasing the best of our beautiful sheep and wine country – the Yass Region?
• Want to achieve a nationally recognised certificate and build your career?

 

About Traineeship:

• Traineeship in Agriculture Certificate III – Either at Goulburn TAFE HERE Or Aussie Ag training HERE -20% work hours are spent in training.
• 12-month traineeship
• Bonus payment for milestone of certificate completion.

 

To be successful in this role you must:

• Hold a valid driver’s licence
• Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude
• Enjoy physical work and hands-on work and working outdoors with livestock
• Be available to work some early mornings, some weekends and do some farm-sitting duties in a scheduled manner.
• Be passionate about working in the Australian agriculture industry
• Understand the importance of working in a team environment and value your own contribution to the team
• Have a passion for learning and personal growth to successfully complete your Certificate III in Agriculture in 12 months.

 

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please submit a cover letter detailing why you believe you would be perfect for this role. For more information, please contact Dr Emma Davis.

 

To apply:

Please send your CV and a letter outlining why you think you would suit this role and including the top 3 things that you will value about this role to:

Attn: Emma Davis Manager at Harrison Park to

e: myveterinarycareer@gmail.com

By COB Tuesday 15 March 2022