Fostering Tomorrow’s Farmers
AgCAREERSTART is a future-focused industry program that engages with the next generation of agricultural workers. It is a great opportunity for the industry to attract a new cohort of young Australians to experience farm life and all it has to offer as a career pathway. Over 10 – 12 months, you will provide an on-farm job for a school leaver, or young Australian under 25. In your role as host, you will encourage your employee to become immersed in the local community and gain an appreciation of the opportunities within the agriculture sector. As part of the program, the participants receive a $4,500 Training and Engagement Bursary to complete industry training of their choice, attend industry events, and a dedicated support team will assist in their transition to farm and their future career prospects. Host farmers must have a focus on HR and safety and be committed to offering a positive and rewarding experience for a young Australian. All host farms will receive a $2,000 per participant Farm Safety Incentive payment from AgCAREERSTART.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! (Applications for 2025 close 29th September, 2024)
TO BE A PART OF THE PROGRAM YOU MUST:
• Be able to offer a safe and positive experience for a young Australian
• Have the capacity to teach and support someone who might have limited experience in agriculture
• Be able to offer full-time paid employment for a period of 10 – 12 months in 2025*
• Offer flexibility to your participant so they can undertake training and attend industry events
• Provide accommodation, or assist in finding accommodation off farm
*Participants must be paid at – or above-award wages. All host farms must provide a signed employment contract to AgCAREERSTART before
