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Workforce solutions for agriculture
Workforce challenges continue across the agriculture sector, but Skillinvest might have the solution for employers in the agriculture industry.
Through its agriculture labour hire and traineeship services, Skillinvest supports farming businesses and agriculture employers to access reliable agriculture workers today while developing the next generation of talent for tomorrow.
Agriculture businesses often face changing workforce demands throughout the year, with seasonal peaks, staff shortages and increasing pressure to attract and retain skilled workers. Skillinvest works alongside employers to provide practical workforce solutions tailored to the needs of regional businesses.
Skillinvest Labour Hire provides access to pre-screened, job-ready workers for short-term, seasonal and longer-term placements. This helps employers respond quickly when additional support is needed.
Agriculture traineeships offer employers an opportunity to develop future talent through structured workplace learning combined with nationally recognised training. Traineeships can support workforce planning, succession planning and the long-term growth of agriculture businesses.
Jodi Bigmore, Skillinvest Operations Manager said attracting and developing skilled workers remains one of the biggest challenges facing the agriculture sector.
“Agriculture businesses need workforce solutions that help them today while also preparing for the future,” Jodi said.
“Some employers need additional workers during busy periods, while others are looking at how they can develop the next generation of skilled people for their business. Through our labour hire and traineeship services, we’re able to support employers at both ends of that workforce journey.”
Jodi said traineeships continue to play an important role in providing practical career pathways into agriculture.
“Traineeships give people the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification. They’re a great option for family businesses developing future talent, existing employees looking to build their skills, or people entering the agriculture industry for the first time.”
“Now is the time to get the ball rolling if you wish to put a trainee on in 2027.”
“Skillinvest want to help agriculture businesses access the people they need to succeed, whether that’s filling an immediate workforce gap or investing in the future of their business through workforce development.”
Agriculture employers interested in learning more about labour hire or agricultural traineeships can contact Skillinvest on 1300 135 008 or
Image caption: David Legg is undertaking his agriculture traineeship through Skillinvest with host employer Maybery Family Partnership Pty Ltd. David is undertaking his AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture at Longerenong College.
We are a fifth-generation farming enterprise in the Wimmera. Over time our business has grown in complexity and size, sourcing reliable labour had become an arduous exercise. Skillinvest has been a fantastic solution, providing us with candidates for roles within our business and taking on all the administration and payroll headaches that go along with employing people. They have been able to source for us dedicated staff who are interested in the business and keen to learn. Through Skillinvest we’ve had trainee’s complete certificates in 3 & 4 of agriculture.
Skillinvests’ dedication, communication and enthusiasm in supporting our business reliability has been exemplary. They are your one stop shop when it comes to employees, OHS and available training to assist in upskilling you and your employees.
Their down to earth common sense approach is to be lauded in these modern times of red, green blue, whatever colour tape will be dreamt up next. Skillinvests’ staff are always helpful, bright, upbeat and enthusiastic about finding the right people to fit your business. I have no hesitation in strongly recommending them to any business looking to source employees.
Joint Director
Maybery Family Partnership Pty Ltd
