Agriculture Trainee

Two-year full time position

Our organisation

We take pride in our place in the Gippsland community. We are a quality essential service and support the health, safety and wellbeing of our community and staff. We are a significant employer in the region, working closely with our stakeholders towards an increasingly prosperous Gippsland.

We also provide a range of employee benefits that will make your experience working at Gippsland Water both professionally and personally rewarding.

Gippsland Regional Agribusiness

Our Gippsland Regional Agribusiness manage 12 farming and forestry properties across the central Gippsland region. Our largest property, Dutson Downs, spans a massive 8,250 Ha near Golden Beach. Some activities our team does include managing pastures, fodder crops, winter and summer crops, breeding and finishing cattle, dryland cropping, soft wood forestry and recycled water irrigation.

The opportunity

We’re on the lookout for a motivated, team-oriented recent school leaver to join our team at Dutson Downs as an Agriculture Trainee. You don’t need any post-school qualifications or experience to apply. Kick start your career with us and get paid while you learn!

You’ll help with the day-to-day activities of the Gippsland Regional Agribusiness including animal handling, general maintenance, cropping, safely operating machinery and using technology to capture farm data.

You’ll get practical experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification and be supported by dedicated mentors and continual training to set you up for a fulfilling career.

Traineeship wages will be paid in accordance with the National Training Wage schedule.

What you’ll bring

• Self-motivation and commitment to completing a Certificate IV in Agriculture
• Interest to learn and develop your skills in Agriculture
• Enthusiasm and ability to work well in a team to achieve team objectives
• Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills
• Good communication skills, for the humans, not just the animals
• A current driver's licence

What we offer

• A pathway from school to a fulfilling career
• Earn while you learn - obtain a nationally recognised qualification
• Fun, friendly and professional working environment
• A tailored training plan with dedicated on the job mentoring and support 
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives

Freedom

We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees varied needs and the business. This can include varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. By enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life both us and our customers benefit.

How to apply

For enquiries relating to this opportunity, please contact Guido Jakschik, Manager Gippsland Regional Agribusiness on 0408 677 ***.

Applications close at 11 pm on Wednesday 28 February 2024.

Before applying, we encourage you to read the position description and reach out to have a conversation.

If you are excited about this opportunity, please provide a cover letter with a statement of no more than 500 words detailing what attracted you to this role and why you are suited to this role and want to work at Gippsland Water along with a copy of your current resume.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.

Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4***.