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Agricultural Farm Hand Traineeship

Nurcoung Vic 3401

Agriculture and Farming

Full Time

Weekly Salary + Superannuation

BENEFITS

  • Above Award Wages and travel assistance
  • Hands on, practical experience in a mixed farming environment
  • Gain quality training through renowned Longerenong Ag College

 YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY STARTS HERE

Skillinvest has an exciting opportunity for two committed and motivated candidates to undertake a full‑time Farm Hand Traineeship with a local family‑owned farming business located in Nurcoung, approximately 20 minutes west of Natimuk. As a Skillinvest trainee, you will receive ongoing mentoring and support while gaining hands‑on experience and completing a Certificate III in Agriculture. This traineeship offers a diverse range of farm work, with the majority of duties involving Mixed cropping, Domestic and export hay and straw production, in addition to assisting with a small livestock operation. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about agriculture, keen to learn, and ready to build a long‑term career in the farming industry.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • Mixed cropping and hay establishment and management
  • Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment
  • All areas of sheep management, including feeding and stock health
  • Performing general farm maintenance and upkeep including fencing, trough maintenance and general groundskeeping.

 IS THIS YOU?

  • Genuine interest in mixed cropping and livestock whilst understanding realities of variable hours and seasonal demands
  • Willingness to learn and adapt
  • Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently
  • Have effective communication skills and able to follow instructions
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Willingness to commit to work and study
  • Current driver’s licence and reliable transport preferred but not essential

 FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please contact David Crooks on 040418 564 890 for a confidential discussion.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

To be eligible to receive an Apprenticeship or Traineeship and the government funding, candidates must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia. New Zealand citizens must have resided in Australia for over 6 months to be eligible.

TO APPLY

Please submit an application including a resume and cover letter by clicking ‘ Apply Now ‘.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Tuesday 3 March 2026

We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.