Info for Applicants

Get paid to learn

AgCAREERSTART is a unique pathway into agriculture, enabling you to get paid while you learn. Every day of your gap-year will offer exciting challenges and opportunities to learn. On top of the skills and experience you will gain working on the farm, you will undertake farm safety training and gain access to a Training and Engagement Bursary to upskill yourself throughout your placement.

A new network

The program provides you with access to a network of like-minded young people also embarking on their gap-years. There will be many opportunities to build your networks and attend significant industry events such as conferences, agricultural field days, and other local events, utilising your industry engagement bursary.

Ongoing support

We know that starting a new job and moving away from home can be daunting, so the AgCAREERSTART team will provide you with the support to ensure a safe and rewarding experience and the assistance to move into a career in agriculture at the completion of your placement.

THE ULTIMATE GROWTH OPPORTUNITY

Farmers make the world go around. And with the global population predicted to reach 9bn by 2050, the world is going to need a lot more of them in the future.

In fact, there are currently 5 jobs available for every agriculture graduate in Australia.

And with so many career paths to take in agriculture: from animal husbandry, to developing and operating state-of-the-art machinery and technology, to business, marketing and STEM research and analysis; there have never been more opportunities to kick-start a life-long career in agriculture.

Even if you’re not sure a career on-farm is for you, a year-long practical placement could lead to so many exciting opportunities down the road.

AgCAREERSTART is for people of all experiences levels, whether you’re trying out agriculture for the first time, or looking to forge ahead in your farming journey by developing your professional skills and networks.