AgCAREERSTART Gap-Year Program

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 farming.

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.

• Anyone aged from 17-25 can apply
• Need to be legally able to work in Australia
• Driver’s license preferred
• Previous experience in agriculture not required, but welcome