Agriculture worker, Farm hand
Korrangie Farms

Are you passionate about farming? Are you currently studying a Certificate II or III in Agriculture? If so, a placement at Korrangie farms is perfect for you! Koorangie Farms is a leading family farming enterprise situated near Kangaroo Lake, and we are currently looking for a School Based Apprentice to join our team. With approximately 5,000 hectares, the farm comprises of cropping drylands irrigation, approximately 2,500 beef cattle (some pasture fed, and some grain assisted), and 2,000 merino sheep.

As a School Based Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment and learn the ropes of a diverse farming operation. We are looking for individuals who are keen and enthusiastic about rural life, willing to learn new skills, and can work efficiently in a team environment.

Skills You Might Learn

Students can attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
-Communication
-Teamwork
-Problem Solving
-Initiative and enterprise
-Planning and organising

Typical Tasks & Duties

Duties are varied. Some days it may be attending to animals and learning about farming life. Other days it may be about land protection and stock protection all which are vital to a working farm.
these duties may include assisting with vets, fencing and fence maintenance, feeding the stock, watering the stock and learning about hygiene of animals and their living environments.
- stock maintenance
- farming skills
- stock hygiene
- farm hygiene
- farm maintenance
- land care
- fencing
- repairs
- possible machinery maintenance

Student Requirements

-Must be happy to try different tasks and get hands dirty
-Able to do repetitive tasks
-Reliable and showing up for work

Dress Requirements

Work boots and safety gear.
Work wear, short/long sleeved shirt, hat and sunscreen.

Special Transport Requirements

Students to arrange their own transportation..